© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Örtug Visby; type 3 ND
| Silver (.500) | 1.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1348 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tree with the top leaves pointing up and out, the bottom leaves pointing up 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
Current picture is of type 13c.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 the medieval period in Sweden, specifically in the city of Visby on the island of Gotland. The coin was minted between 1346 and 1348 and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal at the time. Despite its small weight of 1.38 grams, the coin was widely used for trade and commerce in the region. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and cultural history of medieval Sweden.
