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Henry - Henry IV Seville ND
| Gold (.990) | 4.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1454-1474) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1455-1471 |
| Value | 1 Dobla (105⁄8) |
| Currency | Real (1462-1465) |
| Composition | Gold (.990) |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#78062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with castles and lions in angles, in octo-lobe. Legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS REX CASTELLE ET LEGIONIS
Translation: Enrique King of Castile and Leon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Henry IV of Castile, also known as Henry the Impotent, who was king from 1455 to 1471. Despite his nickname, Henry IV was known for his efforts to modernize and strengthen the kingdom of Castile, and this coin may have been part of those efforts.
