My Christan Spanish Empire
Pre Spain Leon Cayon For the Famous Warrior King Alfonso XI who ended Moorish control of Spain! He had 2 children with his wife. After his death his wife executed his 2nd cousin 10 child lover!

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Coin Details

Item Description: 9D (1312-50) SPAIN LEON CAYON-1244 ALFONSO XI
Full Grade: NGC MS 62
Owner: lqueen6

Set Details

Custom Sets: My Christan Spanish Empire
Uncirculated coins that interested me
Competitive Sets: This coin is not competing in any sets.
Research: NGC Coin Explorer

Owner Comments:

The Moors controlled the area later known as Spain since the 800's.
King Alfonso XI lived 1312-1350.
Alfonso XI was a fighting King that STOPPED the Moorish invasion of Europe!
The two Cities he controled Leon and Castille eventuallly became Spain in 1501.
Alfonso XI was the only European King to die of the Black Death!
Paid $155
His father King Ferdinand IV died in 1311. Alfonso XI was born in 1312! His mother was Queen Constance of Portugal.
In Medieval times a person gained rights as a adult at age 15!
At age 15, he fired his Tutors and; BECAME KING AT 15! (1327) .


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