© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Blanca - Henry IV Cuenca ND
| Billon | 1.5 g | 22 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 | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#192663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ENRICVS : QVARTVS : DEI : GR
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. It 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 coin held significant value during its time and was widely used in trade and commerce.
