© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Dinero "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X crescent ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso X (1252-1284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1264-1268 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Dinero) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Castles and lions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a crescent symbol on one side, which was a common motif in Islamic coinage. This is notable because the Kingdom of Castile and Leon was engaged in a war with the Emirate of Granada, a Muslim state, during the time this coin was minted. The inclusion of the crescent symbol may have been a nod to the Islamic influence in the region or a way to demonstrate the kingdom's military prowess against Muslim forces.
