© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Gold maravedi - Alfonso VIII
| Gold (.870) | 3.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VIII (1158-1214) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1222-1251 (1184-1213) |
| Value | 1 Dinar (90) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Gold (.870) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legends in area and margin
Script: Arabic (kufic)
Lettering:
أمير القتولقين الفونش بن شنجة ايده الله و نصره
ضرب هذا لديناربمدينة طليطلة سنة اثنين و عشرين و مائتين و الف الصفر
Translation:
The emir of the Catholics, Alfonso son of Sancho, may Allah help him and protect him
This dinar was minted in Toledo, year 1222 of safar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold maravedi - Alfonso VIII 1222-1251 (1184-1213) from Kingdom of Castile (Spanish States) is that it was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Alfonso VIII, who was known for his military campaigns and his role in the Reconquista, the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. The coin was made of gold (.870) and weighed 3.8 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency at the time.
