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½ Örtug - Sten Sture the Younger ND
| Silver | 1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Sten Sture the Younger (1512-1520) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1512-1520 |
| Value | ½ Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#265055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crown inside a beaded circle. Legend outside.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: STEEN STVRE RI
Lettering (regular font): STEEN STVRE RI
Translation: King Sten Sture.
Interesting fact
The ½ Örtug coin featuring Sten Sture the Younger was minted during a time of great turmoil in Sweden. Sten Sture was a powerful noble who led a rebellion against King Christian II, who had tried to consolidate his power and impose Catholicism on Sweden. The coin was likely minted to help finance Sten Sture's military campaigns and may have been used as a symbol of resistance against the king. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable piece of Swedish history and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage.
