1 Örtug (Visby; type 6b; head right) ND (1350-1351) front 1 Örtug (Visby; type 6b; head right) ND (1350-1351) back
1 Örtug (Visby; type 6b; head right) ND (1350-1351) photo
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1 Örtug Visby; type 6b; head right ND

 
Silver (.500) 1.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Gotland (Sweden)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1350-1351
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
References
Numista
N#145678
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: NONETA · CIVITATIS

Lettering (regular font): NONETA · CIVITATIS

Translation: Coinage of the city-

Edge

Plain

Comment

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Interesting fact

The 1 Örtug coin from Gotland (Sweden) was used as a means of payment during the Middle Ages and was equivalent to 1/4 of a Swedish mark.