Lot 3202
Spain, Castilla and Leon. Pedro I, 1350-1368. Gold Dobla of 35 Maravedis (4.53g) minted at Sevilla. Castle; underneath, "S" mintmark. Reverse: Lion left within double linear arched enclosure. Burgos 369; cf. Heiss I, p. 57,5; Fr-108. A stunning example of 14th century numismatic art. Choice Extremely Fine.
Pedro I, called "the Cruel," directed a number of assassinations against those who would remove him from rule. Partly responsible were his short-term (in days!) alliances with wives, as well as mistresses. After exile, in 1367, Edward the Black Prince sided with Pedro and reinstated him briefly as king. Chief treasurer during his reign was the financial wizard of Jewish background, Samuel Halevi Abulafia. This authority given to Jewish financial experts and mintmasters was quite normal in medieval Spain, and included a three-generation succession of political ministers from the Abravanel family.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $4,888 |
