© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
Real - Henry II Toledo ND
| Billon | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry II (1366-1379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1366-1369 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | Real (1350-1400) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENRICVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : CASTELLE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of King Henry II of Castile, who ruled from 1366 to 1369. During his reign, he sought to strengthen the economy of the kingdom and promote trade, which led to the minting of coins like this one. The Real coin was a standard circulation coin used throughout the kingdom and was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically silver and copper. Despite its small weight of 3.2 grams, the coin held significant value in its time and was used for everyday transactions.
