. Kingdom of Aragon Alfonso I de Aragón el Batallador (1104 - 1134). Dinero de vellón. Acuñado en la ceca de Toledo. (No reserve price)

This coin is a Dinero de vellón from the Kingdom of Aragon under Alfonso I, known as 'El Batallador' (The Battler), who reigned from 1104 to 1134. Dinero coins were widely used medieval Spanish currency, originally modeled after the Roman denarius. Vellón refers to a billon alloy, which is a mix of silver and base metals, commonly used in lower value coinage to balance cost and durability. Alfonso I was a significant figure in the Reconquista, the Christian effort to reclaim Iberian territories from Muslim rule. The minting in Toledo highlights the city's importance as a cultural and economic center during this period. Coins like this Dinero offer a glimpse into early medieval Iberian monetary systems and political boundaries. Collectors prize these artifacts for their connection to Spain's formative medieval epochs and the artistry of early coinage.