1 Örtug - Karl Knutsson Bonde Interregnum ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles VIII (1448-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1467 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#431387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crowns within shield over cross dividing legend, in a beaded ring. Legend around it, in a beaded ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON - ETA - STO - HOL
Lettering (regular font): MON - ETA - STO - HOL
Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.
Comment
These coins were minted in Karl Knutsson Bonde's exile, by the demand of the Uppsala Archbishopship, as "regent ad interim".
Jöns Bengtsson (11. august 1465 - 18. october 1466) and Erik Axelsson (18. october 1466 - 12. november 1467)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Örtug coin from Sweden, minted during the interregnum of Karl Knutsson Bonde (1465-1467), is that it features a unique design element - a small cross above the king's crown. This cross is believed to symbolize the king's commitment to Christianity and his role as a defender of the faith. This coin is a rare example of a coin from this time period that still exists today, and its design continues to fascinate numismatists and historians alike.