© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Ferdinand III Coruna ND
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand III (1217-1252) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1217-1252 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Dinero) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEGIONIS
Translation: of Leon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Ferdinand III, also known as Ferdinand the Saint, who was the King of Castile and León from 1217 to 1252. He was known for his military campaigns against the Muslim kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula and his efforts to unify the kingdoms under Christian rule. This coin, which was made of billon and weighed 1 gram, was likely used in everyday transactions during his reign and provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
