1 Örtug - Johan III (Stockholm mint; Type II) 1589-1590 front 1 Örtug - Johan III (Stockholm mint; Type II) 1589-1590 back
1 Örtug - Johan III (Stockholm mint; Type II) 1589-1590 photo
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1 Örtug - Johan III Stockholm mint; Type II

 
Billon (.205 silver) 1.26 g 18.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
John III (Johan III) (1568-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1589-1590
Value
1 Örtug (1⁄96)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Billon (.205 silver)
Weight
1.26 g
Diameter
18.25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#155168
Rarity index
93%

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.

Script: Latin

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 II) 1589-1590 coin from Sweden is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, the coin contains 20.5% silver and 79.5% copper, making it a unique blend of metals for a coin.