Dinero "Cornado" - Alfonso XI (Toledo) ND (1333-1350) front Dinero "Cornado" - Alfonso XI (Toledo) ND (1333-1350) back
Dinero "Cornado" - Alfonso XI (Toledo) ND (1333-1350) photo
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Dinero "Cornado" - Alfonso XI Toledo ND

 
Billon 0.9 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#122995
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering: CASTELLE ET LEGIONIS

Translation: Castile and Leon

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.