© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Dobler - Alfonso V ND
| Billon | 0.99 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso II (1416-1458) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1416-1458 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Libra |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARAGONUM ET MAIORICARUM
Translation: of Aragon and Majorca
Interesting fact
The Dobler - Alfonso V ND (1416-1458) coin from the Kingdom of Majorca (Spanish States) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in the Middle Ages for coinage. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, typically copper, tin, or lead. The use of Billon in coinage was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver while still maintaining the value of the coin. The fact that this coin was made of Billon and weighs only 0.99g suggests that it was likely a low-denomination coin, used for everyday transactions.
