1 Örtug - Albert of Mecklenburg ND
| Silver | 1.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Albert of Mecklenburg (Albrekt av Mecklenburg) (1364-1389) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1364-1389 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#152790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with the three crowns of Sweden inside a beaded circle. One cross (bigger than the other two) is in lower position, over cross arm; the other two are in the upper quadrants. Legend outside the circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA . SWECIE *
Lettering (regular font): MONETA . SWECIE *
Translation: Coinage of Sweden.
Comment
Obverse types
Type A: Large head, closed crown, hair reaches cheeks.
Type B: Small thin head, open crown, hair reaches neck.
Type C: Normal head, closed crown, hair reaches cheeks.
Type D: Normal head, open crown, hair reaches cheeks.
Type E: Normal head, open crown, hair reaches neck.
Type F: Normal head, open crown, hair reaches eyes.
Type G: Small thick head, open crown, hair reaches cheeks.
Information missing about how SMB 268 (Frösell 170) and SMB 269 (Frösell 171) are different.
Interesting fact
The 1 Örtug coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Albert of Mecklenburg (1364-1389), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small weight of 1.29 grams, it was still considered a significant denomination in the Swedish currency system during the Middle Ages.
