Blanca - Henry III (Segovia) ND (1400-1406) front Blanca - Henry III (Segovia) ND (1400-1406) back
Blanca - Henry III (Segovia) ND (1400-1406) photo
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Blanca - Henry III Segovia ND

 
Billon 2 g -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#123043
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENRICVS DEI GRACIA

Translation: Henry by the grace of God

Comment

Mintmark aqueduct

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Blanca coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Henry III of Castile, who ruled from 1390 to 1406. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 2 grams. Despite its small weight, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce during that time period.