Dinero - Alfonso VIII king on castle

Issuer Castile, Kingdom of
Year 1167-1171
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Denier
Currency Dinero
Composition Billon
Weight 0.9 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Imperatrix#A8:9, MOMECA#29.2A, AB#194
Obverse description Crowned bust of king facing left above castle. Mintmarks to the left and right of the bust.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CASTELA
(Translation: Castile)
Reverse description Greek cross
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ANFVS REX
(Translation: Alfonso King)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1167-1171) - -
Numisquare ID 2697496620
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