© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Örtug Visby; type 21 ND
| Billon (.450 silver) | 1.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1365 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Billon (.450 silver) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree with the top leaves pointing up, the bottom leaves pointing down and out, and ending in stump 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 minted during the reign of King Magnus IV of Sweden, who ruled from 1319 to 1364. This coin is a rare example of a coin from his reign that has survived to this day, providing a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of medieval Sweden.
