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Spain. Alfonso VIII de Castilla (1158-1214). Dinheiro - Castillo con dos torres y alcazaba central. Toledo ✩/✩
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Spain. Alfonso VIII de Castilla (1158-1214). Dinheiro - Castillo con dos torres y alcazaba central. Toledo ✩/✩
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Spain. Alfonso VIII de Castilla (1158-1214). Dinheiro - Castillo con dos torres y alcazaba central. Toledo ✩/✩
Silver - Very fine
Medieval Spain - Dinero Alfonso VIII of Castile (1158–1214) - billon (0.69 g, 18 mm). Two five-point stars on the sides of the castle's central tower, which has a cross on top.
Obverse : a legend reading ‘ANFUS REX’ surrounds a crowned bust of the king facing left. /
Reverse: a legend reading ‘CASTELA’ surrounds a castle with two towers and a central crowned citadel flanked by two five-point stars.
Interesting, very well preserved piece. It has a beautiful tonality and plenty of details. Very rare!
Please have a look at the photos to get a better impression.
6170.
Lot details
Country/province
Spain
Ruler
Alfonso VIII de Castilla (1158-1214)
Denomination
Dinheiro
Year/Period and Variation
- Castillo con dos torres y alcazaba central. Toledo ✩/✩
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Very fine
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