Denier - Ferdinand II (countermarked G; Gerona) ND (1479-1516) front Denier - Ferdinand II (countermarked G; Gerona) ND (1479-1516) back
Denier - Ferdinand II (countermarked G; Gerona) ND (1479-1516) photo
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Denier - Ferdinand II countermarked G; Gerona ND

 
Billon (.250 silver) 0.72 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Catalonia (Spanish States)
Count
Ferdinand II (1479-1516)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1479-1516
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Libra
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
0.72 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#194881
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIVITAS · GERUNDA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the letter "G" which stands for Gerona, indicating that it was issued by the Principality of Catalonia, a region in Spain that had its own coinage during the reign of Ferdinand II.