Silver maravedi "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (Burgos) ND (1264-1268) front Silver maravedi "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (Burgos) ND (1264-1268) back
Silver maravedi "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X (Burgos) ND (1264-1268) photo
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Silver maravedi "1st Granada war" - Alfonso X Burgos ND

 
Silver (.927) 1.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Castile and Leon (Spanish States)
King
Alfonso X (1252-1284)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1264-1268
Value
1 Silver maravedi (3)
Currency
Denier (1087-1350)
Composition
Silver (.927)
Weight
1.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#194329
Rarity index
97%

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 new era of prosperity and cultural flowering in the region. The coin's design and minting can be traced back to this historical period, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in the history of Spain and its currency.