© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Denier - Sancho V hair at the nape ND
| Billon | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Pamplona and Aragon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Sancho V (1063-1094) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1063-1094 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Dinero |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust right in beaded circle. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⋮SANCIVS·REX
Translation: Sancho King
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - Sancho V's hair at the nape. This design choice was a deliberate departure from the standard depiction of royalty at the time, which typically showed monarchs with short hair or a crown. The inclusion of Sancho V's long hair at the nape may have been a nod to his reputation as a fierce warrior and leader, or it may have been a symbol of his royal lineage and status. Regardless of the reason, it adds a distinctive touch to the coin's design and sets it apart from other coins of the time.
