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1 Obol - Ferdinand II knight
| Issuer | Kingdom of León |
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| Year | 1162-1165 |
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| Weight | 0.45 g |
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| Obverse description | Central plain Greek cross with slightly flared arms, occupying the majority of the field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. Small decorative elements — including crescents and stars — are distributed in the quadrants between the cross arms. The surrounding border consists of a continuous beaded circle. The overall style is characteristic of Iberian hammered billon coinage of the mid-twelfth century. |
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| Reverse description | A crowned king in royal cape, depicted in profile facing right, seated or advancing on horseback. The figure bears a ring or circular device on the chest and holds both arms raised, conveying a posture of authority. The horse is shown in motion to the right. The composition reflects the Leonese knightly type associated with Ferdinand II, rendered in the bold, simplified style typical of twelfth-century Iberian hammered coinage. |
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| Mintage | ND (1162-1165) |
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