Denier - Henry III (Toledo) ND (1400-1406) front Denier - Henry III (Toledo) ND (1400-1406) back
Denier - Henry III (Toledo) ND (1400-1406) photo
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Denier - Henry III Toledo ND

 
Billon 0.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Henry III (1390-1406)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1400-1406
Value
1 Denier (1⁄48)
Currency
Real (1400-1462)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#145380
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENRICVS REX CASTE

Translation: Enrique III King of Castile

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 coin played an important role in the economy of the Kingdom of Castile and Leon during this time period.