© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Örtug Visby; type 8 ND
| Billon (.450 silver) | 1.56 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1352-1355 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Billon (.450 silver) |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tree with the top leaves pointing up, the bottom leaves pointing up, 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 made of billon, a type of alloy that contains 45% silver, and weighed 1.56 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time, facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
