½ Örtug - Sten Sture the Elder Regency
1478 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Sten Sture the Elder (1470-1497) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1478 |
| Value | Halv Örtug (½) |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#421456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown inside a beaded circle. Legend outside, with last digit of date at end.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: * mOnTA ° STOCh ° 78
Lettering (regular font): * MONTA ° STOCH ° 78
Translation: Coinage of Stockholm (14)78.
Interesting fact
The ½ Örtug coin featuring Sten Sture the Elder (Regency) 1478 from Sweden was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a Swedish king. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had typically featured religious symbols or other designs. The inclusion of a portrait of Sten Sture the Elder signaled a shift towards a more secular and humanistic approach to coinage design.
