Dinero "Cornado" - Sancho IV (Burgos) ND (1286-1288) front Dinero "Cornado" - Sancho IV (Burgos) ND (1286-1288) back
Dinero "Cornado" - Sancho IV (Burgos) ND (1286-1288) photo
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Dinero "Cornado" - Sancho IV Burgos ND

 
Billon 1 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Sancho IV (1284-1295)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1286-1288
Value
1 Denier (1 Dinero)
Currency
Denier (1087-1350)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122719
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering: CASTELLE E LEGIONIS

Translation: Castile and Leon

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sancho IV of Castile, who was also known as Sancho the Brave. He was a powerful king who expanded the kingdom's territories and strengthened its economy. The coin's design, featuring a crowned king on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the kingdom's Christian values and the king's authority.