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Blanca - Henry IV diamond,Toledo ND
| Billon | 1.1 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
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 Santa María in Toledo, Spain. The coin features the image of King Henry IV on one side and the symbol of the city of Toledo, a diamond, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of economic growth and cultural revival in the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, and its design reflects the importance of the city of Toledo as a center of trade and commerce.
