© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Örtug Visby; type 17 ND
| Silver (.500) | 1.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1358-1361 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.42 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree with the top leaves pointing up, the bottom leaves pointing down and out, and ending in three roots, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA · CIVITATIS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · CIVITATIS
Translation: Coinage of the city-
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 city of Visby on the island of Gotland. The coin was minted during the reign of King Magnus IV of Sweden and Norway, who ruled from 1319 to 1364. The coin's design features a crowned lion on one side and a cross on the other, which symbolizes the Christian faith and the power of the monarch. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin played an important role in the economy of medieval Sweden and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
