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1 Örtug - Johan III Stockholm mint; Type I
| Billon (.205 silver) | 1.26 g | 18.74 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1591 |
| Value | 1 Örtug (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.205 silver) |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 18.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#155167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden above a cross with long arms. Last two digits of date divided at sides of shield. The shield is inside a circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Lettering:
MO | NOVA | STOC | HOL
8 9
Translation: New coin of Stockholm
Comment
Weight may vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Örtug - Johan III (Stockholm mint; Type I) 1589-1591 coin from Sweden is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 20.5% silver and 79.5% copper. This is notable because Billon was a common material used for coins in Europe during the 16th century, but it was not as valuable as pure silver or gold coins. Despite this, the 1 Örtug coin still held significant value and was widely used in Sweden during the reign of Johan III.
