Denier - John II (Seville) ND (1433-1454) front Denier - John II (Seville) ND (1433-1454) back
Denier - John II (Seville) ND (1433-1454) photo
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Denier - John II Seville ND

 
Billon 0.75 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
John II (1406-1454)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1433-1454
Value
1 Denier (1⁄48)
Currency
Real (1400-1462)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.75 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#432329
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering: +IOHANES REX

Translation: King John

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King John II of Castile, who ruled from 1406 to 1454. During his reign, the Kingdom of Castile and Leon experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of coins like this Denier helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the region.