Denier - Alfonso VII ND (1135-1147) front Denier - Alfonso VII ND (1135-1147) back
Denier - Alfonso VII ND (1135-1147) photo
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Denier - Alfonso VII ND

 
Billon 0.9 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Alfonso VII (1126-1157)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1135-1147
Value
1 Denier (1 Dinero)
Currency
Denier (1087-1350)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.9 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122688
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMPERATO

Translation: Emperor

Interesting fact

The Denier coin from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, minted during the reign of Alfonso VII (1135-1147), was made of Billon, a metal alloy composed of silver and copper. This coin was significant because it was the first time the Kingdom of Castile and Leon had issued a standardized coinage system, which helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the region.