Billon dinero of Alfonso VIII, Castile, 1169 - 1214. 1969.222.1259

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Obverse: ANFVS REX - Crowned bust l.

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Reverse: CA STE LA - Castle, cross above with star to l. and E to r.

Physical Description

Axis: 6
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): .83
- Diameter (in mm): 17

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 1169 - 1214
Denomination: dinero
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Billon
Authority
- Dynasty: Castile
- Authority: Alfonso VIII
Geographic
- Region: Iberian Peninsula
- Region: Spain
- Locality: Castile

References

Reference: A Pierson, Gaceta Numismatica 18, tipo II-3
Reference: Castan Cayon.1980.not
Reference: Roma 2010.192.7

Administrative History

Identifier: 1969.222.1259
Department: Medieval
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Gift of P.K. Anderson
- Anderson, P. K. 1839e

Notes

The E seems legitimate, cp. with E in legend. Pierson makes no interpretation. Perhaps Extremadura (Salamanca) after the union of the crowns. Pierson has good photos of this and other mint marks.

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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