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Dinero "Cornado" - Alfonso XI Burgos ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XI (1312-1350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1333-1350 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Dinero) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Castle with a B (Burgos) at top left and a star on the other side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASTELLE ET LEGIONIS
Comment
To be distinguished from the "same coin" with other reverses:- castle with L and star: Leon ;
- castle with S and cross: Seville.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinero "Cornado" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alfonso XI of Castile, who was also known as Alfonso the Wise. He was a powerful king who ruled from 1312 to 1350 and is credited with creating the first modern coinage system in Spain. The Dinero "Cornado" coin was part of this system and was widely used throughout the kingdom.
