© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Blanca - Henry IV diamond,Coruna ND
| Billon | 1.1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Lion in diamond
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns (Laudes Regiae)
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 made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 1.1 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Kingdom of Castile and Leon during that time period.
