© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Alfonso VII Leon ND
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VII (1126-1157) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1126-1157 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Dinero) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#192629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEO
Interesting fact
The Denier coin of Alfonso VII of Castile and Leon, made of Billon and weighing 1g, was used as a means of payment for the soldiers who fought in the reconquista, a period of time when the Christian kingdoms of northern Spain gradually reconquered the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. This coin played a significant role in the economic and military history of the region during that time.
