© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Dinero "Cornado" - Alfonso XI Coruna ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Castle
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASTELLE ET LEGIONIS
Translation: Castile and Leon
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Alfonso XI, who was also known as Alfonso the Wise or Alfonso the Learned. He was a prominent king of the Kingdom of Castile and León, and his reign lasted from 1312 to 1350. During his rule, he promoted the use of a common currency, which led to the minting of coins like the Dinero "Cornado". This coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, and weighed 0.9 grams. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the kingdom during that time.
