© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Henry III Toledo ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1406 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Real (1400-1462) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#127681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS REX LEGIONIS
Translation: Henry III King of Leon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Henry III of Castile, who ruled from 1390 to 1406. During his reign, he implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which included the Denier coin. This coin was made of Billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, and it weighed 0.9 grams. Despite its small size, the Denier was an important coin in the economy of the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, and it was widely used for everyday transactions.
