© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Cuartillo - Henry IV Romanesque A ND
| Billon | 3.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1471 |
| Value | ¼ Real |
| Currency | Real (1462-1465) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ENRICVS REX CASTELL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cuartillo coin is that it was issued during the reign of Henry IV of Castile, who was also 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 issued with a unique design, featuring a Gothic-style crown on the obverse and a cross on the reverse. This design was meant to symbolize the king's power and legitimacy, despite his inability to produce an heir.
