© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Henry II Seville ND
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1366-1379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1373-1379 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Real (1350-1400) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#131625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS REX CASTELLE
Translation: Henry II King of Castile
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier - Henry II (Seville) ND (1373-1379) coin from Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too soft to be used for coins and Billon was a more durable alternative. The use of Billon in coinage also allowed for the creation of coins with a silver-like appearance, but at a lower cost than using pure silver.
