Denier - John II (Gerona) ND (1479-1516) front Denier - John II (Gerona) ND (1479-1516) back
Denier - John II (Gerona) ND (1479-1516) photo
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Denier - John II Gerona ND

 
Billon (.250 silver) 1.09 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
1.09 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#194877
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of John II of Aragon, who was also known as John II of Catalonia, and was the King of Aragon, Navarre, and Sicily, as well as Count of Barcelona and Lord of the Balearic Islands. He played a significant role in the history of the Principality of Catalonia and his reign saw the rise of the Catalan Renaissance.