Dinero "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (Greek cross) ND (1264-1268) front Dinero "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (Greek cross) ND (1264-1268) back
Dinero "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (Greek cross) ND (1264-1268) photo
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Dinero "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X Greek cross ND

 
Billon 0.9 g -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122696
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Castles and lions

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Alfonso X, also known as Alfonso the Wise, who was a powerful and influential king in the history of Spain. He played a significant role in the Reconquista, the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, and his coinage reflects the political and cultural influences of his time. The Greek cross on the coin is a symbol of Christianity, which was an important aspect of Alfonso's reign and the society of the time. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy, suggests that it was a widely used and accessible form of currency during this period.