1 Örtug - Kristian I ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Christian I (1457-1464) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1457-1461 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#421453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crowns within shield over cross dividing legend into four sections.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON - ETA - STO - HOL
Lettering (regular font): MON - ETA - STO - HOL
Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Örtug coin from Sweden made of Silver is that it was minted during the reign of King Christian I, who was the first king of the Union of Kalmar, which was a political union between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden that lasted from 1397 to 1523. This coin was minted in the city of Stockholm and features the image of King Christian I on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors today.
