Blanca - Henry IV (diamond,Seville) ND (1471-1474) front Blanca - Henry IV (diamond,Seville) ND (1471-1474) back
Blanca - Henry IV (diamond,Seville) ND (1471-1474) photo
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Blanca - Henry IV diamond,Seville ND

 
Billon 1.1 g 19 mm
Description
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
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#123162
Rarity index
70%

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 means of payment for the workers who built the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Seville, Spain. The coin's design features the image of King Henry IV, also known as Henry the Impotent, and the diamond shape on the reverse side represents the coat of arms of the city of Seville.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1471-1474) S - - - - - -

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