© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Castellano - Henry IV Cuenca ND
| Gold (.750) | 4.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1471-1474 |
| Value | 1 Dobla (40⁄3) |
| Currency | Real (1471-1497) |
| Composition | Gold (.750) |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + XPS : VINCIT : XPS : REGNAT : XPS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry IV of Castile, who was known as "Henry the Impotent" due to his inability to produce a male heir. This led to a succession crisis, which ultimately resulted in the coin being minted with the image of Henry IV on one side and the image of his wife, Joan of Portugal, on the other. This unique design was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring only the ruler's image on coins and reflected the political tensions of the time.
