Dinero "negro" - Alfonso X ND (1258-1264) front Dinero "negro" - Alfonso X ND (1258-1264) back
Dinero "negro" - Alfonso X ND (1258-1264) photo
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Dinero "negro" - Alfonso X ND

 
Billon 0.9 g 18 mm
Description
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
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#192639
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: + ET : LEGIONIS

Translation: and of Léon

Comment

Mintmark is placed below the castle

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dinero "negro" coin is that it was issued during the reign of Alfonso X, also known as Alfonso the Wise, who was a powerful and influential king in the history of Spain. He ruled the Kingdom of Castile and Leon from 1252 until his death in 1284 and was known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements. The coin's design and issuance during his reign reflect the economic and political developments of the time, and its preservation and study provide valuable insights into the history of coinage and the economy of the region.