© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Alfonso V mark and B ND
| Billon | 0.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Valencia (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso III (1416-1458) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1416-1458 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree. Mark at left and B at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VALENCIA
B
Translation: Valencia
Interesting fact
The coin is a rare and historically significant piece, minted during the reign of King Alfonso V of Aragon, who ruled the Kingdom of Valencia from 1416 to 1458. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in medieval Europe for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and base metals, such as copper or tin, and was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of billon in coinage during this period was a practical solution to the scarcity of pure silver, and it allowed for the production of coins that were both affordable and durable.
