Kingdom of Castile Dinero - Alfonso VIII, 1200 – 1210

castle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Castile Kingdom of Castile
Currency Dinero
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dinero - Alfonso VIII
Year 1200 – 1210
Ruler Alfonso VIII (1158–1214)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.9
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dinero - Alfonso VIII from Kingdom of Castile. Issued from 1200 to 1210. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.9 g.

Obverse
Cross above castle. Mintmarks to the left and right of the cross. (Castile)
Reverse
Crowned bust of king facing left (Alfonso King)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1200-1210) ★ Imperatrix# A8:36.28, MOMECA# 31.A10, AB# 205, Cy# 1070
ND (1200-1210) ☽ Imperatrix# A8:36.24, MOMECA# 31.A09, AB# 204, Cy# 1072
ND (1200-1210) B Imperatrix# A8:36.1, MOMECA# 31.A01, AB# 195, Cy# 1052
ND (1200-1210) C Imperatrix# A8:36.5, MOMECA# 31.A02, AB# 196, Cy# 1066
ND (1200-1210) E uncertain mint, Imperatrix# A8:36.9, MOMECA# 31.A04, AB# 198
ND (1200-1210) L Imperatrix# A8:36.14, MOMECA# 31.A05, AB# 200, Cy# 1061
ND (1200-1210) O Imperatrix# A8:36.21, MOMECA# 31.A07, AB# 202, Cy# 1063

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