© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Blanca - Henry IV Coruna ND
| Billon | 1.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1462-1471 |
| Value | 1 Blank (1 Blanca) (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Real (1462-1465) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#192662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ENRICVS : CVARTVS : DEI : GRA : R
Interesting fact
The Blanca coin was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Castile and Leon during the reign of Henry IV, who ruled from 1462 to 1471. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper. Despite its small weight of 1.5 grams, the Blanca coin played an important role in the economy of the kingdom during that time. It was used for small transactions and was widely accepted as a form of payment, making it a valuable and practical coin for everyday use.
