Spain. Moribitino (Mancus), ND

Pricing & History
Spain. Moribitino (Mancus), ND. Fr-101; C & C 997. 3.86 grams. 25.45 mm. Alfonso VIII of Castille, 1158-1214. Toledo mint. Dated Safar era 1222 (1184 AD), Pseudo-kufic legend with cross flanked by pellets above and ALF below, marginal legend " Struck at Toledo in 1222 Safar era". Five line legend with star flanked by pellets below. Alfonso reigned over a large Muslim population, an the types were acceptable to the merchant classes that dealt with both Muslims and Christians. The legends are in Arabic, with a Christian cross. Rare early type. NGC graded AU-58.