© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Örtug Visby; type 15 ND
| Silver (.500) | 1.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1360 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree with the top leaves pointing up, the bottom leaves pointing out, and ending in five roots, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA · CIVITATIS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · CIVITATIS
Translation: Coinage of the city-
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) WISBYCENSIS / MONETA · CIVITATIS
2) WISBYCENSIS / WISBYCENSIS
Determining which type of Gotlandic örtug a specific piece is can be difficult due to how subtle some differences are. For some help with identification, try using .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in medieval Sweden, specifically in the region of Gotland, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time.
