© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Dinero "prieto" - Alfonso X Cordoba ND
| Billon | 1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#145372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET LEGIONIS
Translation: and Leon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinero "prieto" 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 during his reign, he promoted the use of a common currency, the dinero, which replaced the various local currencies that were in use in different parts of the kingdom. The Dinero "prieto" coin was one of the denominations of this currency, and it was widely used in trade and commerce during that time.
