Meaja "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (no mark) ND (1264-1268) front Meaja "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (no mark) ND (1264-1268) back
Meaja "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (no mark) ND (1264-1268) photo
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Meaja "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X no mark ND

 
Billon 0.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Alfonso X (1252-1284)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1264-1268
Value
1 Obol (Meaja) (½)
Currency
Denier (1087-1350)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122698
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Castles and lions

Interesting fact

One 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 Reconquista, the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, and his reign marked the beginning of a golden age in the history of Castile and Leon. This coin, which features an image of Alfonso X, is a testament to his legacy and the significance of his rule in shaping the course of Spanish history.