© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Blanca - Henry III Coruna ND
| Billon | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1406 |
| Value | 1 Blank (1 Blanca) (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Real (1400-1462) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lion in six-lobed frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ ENRICVS : REX : LEGIONIS
Translation: Henry, king of Leon
Comment
Mintmark shellAB#599 Shell under castle
AB#599.1 Legend in reverse ENRICVS ED E TOLEDO
AB#599.2 Legend in reverse ENRICVS REX LEGIONIS
AB#599.3 Shell inverted, looks a crown
Interesting fact
The Blanca coin was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Castile and Leon during the reign of Henry III (1400-1406). It was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper. The coin weighed 2 grams and had a diameter of around 25-30 millimeters. Despite its small size, the Blanca coin played an important role in the economy of the kingdom, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was also used as a unit of account for taxes and debts.
