© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Alfonso I Jaca ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Pamplona and Aragon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso I (1104-1134) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1104-1134 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust left in beaded circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANFVS REX
Translation: Alfonso King
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alfonso I, also known as Alfonso the Battler, who was the king of Pamplona and Aragon from 1104 to 1134. He was a key figure in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, and this coin was likely used to finance his military campaigns.
