© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Blanca - Henry IV diamond ; Cuenca ND
| Billon | 1.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1474 |
| Value | 1 Blank (1 Blanca) (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Real (1471-1497) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#145447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands (Laudes Regiae)
Comment
There are lots of variants from the mint of Cuenca, with either a gothic “C” or a bowl as mintmark, under or on top of the castle, or with both, with only one, with dots, without them, etc…
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Blanca coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Henry IV of Castile, who ruled from 1454 to 1474. The coin was minted in the city of Cuenca and features a diamond-shaped design on one side, with the other side bearing the image of the king. The use of billon, a type of alloy made from a mixture of metals, was a common practice during this time period, as it allowed for the creation of coins that were both durable and affordable. Despite its small weight of 1.1 grams, the Blanca coin played an important role in the economy of the Kingdom of Castile and Leon during this time.
