1 Örtug - Albert of Mecklenburg ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#435603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned big "S" with small "P" at left inside a beaded circle. Legend outside.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
pS
* MOnETA * SWECIE
Lettering (regular font):
PS
* MONETA * SWECIE
Translation: Coinage of Sweden.
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. This coin was used as standard circulation currency in Sweden during the Middle Ages, and its design featured the image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a sign of the country's wealth and economic stability, and it helped to establish Sweden as a major player in regional trade and commerce.
