© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Obol - Alfonso VI Leon ND
1108 year| Billon | 0.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso VI (1073-1109) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1108 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#194314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: +LEO CIVITAS
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, made of Billon and weighing 0.4g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the reign of Alfonso VI, who was also known as Alfonso the Brave. He was a powerful king who expanded the kingdom's territories and played a significant role in the Reconquista, the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. This coin is a small but tangible piece of history that connects us to that time period and the person who ruled during it.
