1 Örtug - Eric of Pomerania (Visby) ND (1448) front 1 Örtug - Eric of Pomerania (Visby) ND (1448) back
1 Örtug - Eric of Pomerania (Visby) ND (1448) photo
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1 Örtug - Eric of Pomerania Visby ND

1448 year
Silver 0.50 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Gotland (Sweden)
King
Eric of Pomerania (1439-1449)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1448
Value
1 Örtug
Currency
Örtug (1280-1448)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.50 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#149773
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ram walking left while facing right with waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MONETA · WISBIEN

Lettering (regular font): MONETA · WISBIEN

Unabridged legend: Moneta Wisbycensis.

Translation: Coinage of Visby.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Örtug coin from Gotland, Sweden, made of silver and weighing 0.50g, features Eric of Pomerania, who was a powerful king in the 15th century. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it's a rare and valuable collector's item today due to its age and historical significance.