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Denier - Alfonso VI Toledo ND
1103 year| Billon | 0.9 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VI (1073-1109) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1103 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Dinero) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#42281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Chi-Rho in circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TOLETVO
Translation: Toledo
Comment
Silver (0.300)Interesting fact
The Denier coin of Alfonso VI from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in 1103, which was just a few years after the death of Alfonso VI's father, King Sancho II, who had reunited the kingdoms of Castile and Leon. This period saw a lot of political and social upheaval, including the struggle for power between Alfonso VI and his brother, Urraca, who would eventually become queen. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with the Denier being a standard circulation coin throughout the region.
