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© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
1 Örtug - Johan III Uppsala
1589 year| Billon (.205 silver) | 0.93 g | 20.77 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1589 |
| Value | 1 Örtug (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.205 silver) |
| Weight | 0.93 g |
| Diameter | 20.77 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156010 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MO | NOVA | STOC | HOL
8 9
Translation: New coin of Stockholm
Comment
Difference in Uppsala and Stockholm 1589 type is in the mintmark on obverse legend:Star ✶ for Uppsala or ♣ leaf/clover for Stockholm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Örtug - Johan III (Uppsala) 1589 coin from Sweden is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver. Specifically, this coin contains .205 silver, making it a unique blend of metals.
