© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Alfonso VIII knight ND
1163 year| Billon | 0.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VIII (1158-1214) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1163 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 dinero) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#145371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Greek cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANFVS REX
Translation: Alfonso King
Interesting fact
The Denier - Alfonso VIII (knight) ND (1163) coin from the Kingdom of Castile (Spanish States) was minted during the reign of King Alfonso VIII, who was also known as Alfonso the Noble. He was a prominent figure in the Reconquista, a period of time in which Christian kingdoms in northern Spain gradually reconquered the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. The coin features an image of the king on horseback, signifying his role as a powerful military leader.
