© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Dinero "negro" - Alfonso X ND
| Billon | 0.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso X (1252-1284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1258-1264 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Dinero) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET LEGIONIS
Translation: and Leon
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Castile and Leon during the reign of Alfonso X, also known as Alfonso the Wise, who was a powerful and influential king in the 13th century. The coin was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of metals, and weighed 0.9 grams. Despite its small size, it played a significant role in the economy of the kingdom and was widely used for everyday transactions.
