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1 Örtug - Sten Sture the Elder Regency
1478 year| Silver | 1.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Sten Sture the Elder (1470-1497) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1478 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#153013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden inside a beaded circle. Legend outside, with date at end. Small "S" above shield, partially within the beaded circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: NONE𐍄A * STOCH*1𐍉A8
Lettering (regular font): NONE𐍄A * STOCH*1𐍉A8
Translation: Coinage of Stockholm (147)8.
Comment
The first time a year is exposed on a Swedish coin is 1478, that is the case of this Örtug from Sten Sture and also on the same councilor's half Örtug. It will be a long time (until 1512) before a coin is dated again. For this reason this is considered a masterpiece in all Swedish coin collections.Interesting fact
The 1 Örtug coin featuring Sten Sture the Elder (Regency) 1478 from Sweden was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used in coinage during that time. This decision to use silver was likely due to the desire to create a coin that would be perceived as having a higher value and be more durable than coins made of other metals. The use of silver in this coin also reflects the wealth and prosperity of Sweden during the late medieval period.
