© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Blanca - Philip II Toledo ND
| Billon | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip II (1556-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1566-1592 |
| Value | 1 Blank (1 Blanca) (1⁄68) |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Castle in beaded circle. Mintmark T and initial at left and right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TM
Comment
InitialsM=Eugenio de Manzanas
M in circle=Alejo de Montoya
Interesting fact
The Blanca coin was used as a means of payment for the common people, while the gold escudo was used for larger transactions and was also used as a store of value.
