Dinero "prieto" - Alfonso X (Burgos) ND (1269-1277) front Dinero "prieto" - Alfonso X (Burgos) ND (1269-1277) back
Dinero "prieto" - Alfonso X (Burgos) ND (1269-1277) photo
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Dinero "prieto" - Alfonso X Burgos ND

 
Billon 1 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Alfonso X (1252-1284)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1269-1277
Value
1 Denier (1 Dinero)
Currency
Denier (1087-1350)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122713
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Lion

Script: Latin

Lettering: ET LEGIONIS

Translation: and Leon

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 played a significant role in the development of the country's laws, culture, and economy, and his reign saw the introduction of new coinage systems, such as the dinero prieto, which was a low-value coin made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper. The fact that this coin was minted during his reign speaks to the king's efforts to promote trade and commerce in the region.