© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Obol - Alfonso X no mark ND
1281 year| Billon | 0.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso X (1252-1284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1281 |
| Value | 1 Obol (Meaja) (½) |
| Currency | Denier (1087-1350) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Lion
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEGIONIS
Translation: Leon
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from the Kingdom of Castile and Leon, which was issued during the reign of Alfonso X (also known as Alfonso the Wise) in the 13th century, was made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and copper. This coin was one of the smallest denomination coins issued during that time, with a weight of only 0.4 grams. Despite its small size, the Obol was an important coin in the economy of the kingdom, as it was widely used for small transactions and was a symbol of the kingdom's prosperity and economic growth during that period.
