© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Castellano - Henry IV Toledo 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#122748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: XPS VINCIT XPS REGNAT XPS IMPER
Translation: Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands (Laudes Regiae)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued 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 meant to symbolize the unity of the couple and their shared rule over the kingdom.
