© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Alfonso VIII with date
1204 (1166) year| Billon | 0.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VIII (1158-1214) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1204 (1166) |
| 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#196549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: x ERA MCCIIII
Translation: 1204 of era Safar
Comment
The first coin in Christian countries with dateInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alfonso VIII, who was also known as Alfonso the Noble. He was a powerful king who ruled over the Kingdom of Castile and Toledo, and this coin was minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce within his kingdom.
