© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Alfonso VIII castle ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VIII (1158-1214) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1200-1210 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 dinero) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned bust of king facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANFVS REX
Translation: Alfonso King
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a castle on one side, which represents the powerful kingdom of Castile, which was a major player in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle to retake the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.
