Medieval coin – HCR84789

Obverse

Inscription:

ALFONSVS ARAGON ET SARDIN REX

Design:

Heart-shaped shield and 5 roses in a frame of 8 arches.

Inscription:

FORTITVDO ET LAVS MEA DOMINVS

Design:

Cross and 4 roses in a frame of 8 arches.

Period

Medieval

Category

Sardinia: Aragonese dominion (1323-1516)

Group

Authority

Sardinia: kingdom

Person

Alfonso IV, king of Aragon, Valencia, and Sardinia, Count of Barcelona, 1327-1335

Dating

1327-1336

Mint

Iglesias (Medieval)

Denomination

half alfonsino (half reale)

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

1.37

Diameter (mm)

19.2

Acquisition method

purchase ('bought')

Source

Birmingham Museum Scott collection

Reference

Reference

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