© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Örtug Visby; type 5 ND
| Silver (.500) | 1.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1348-1350 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tree with the top leaves pointing up, 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 15b.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 Black Death, a pandemic that devastated Europe in the 14th century. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the minting of coins continued, and this particular coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Gotland during that time.
