Sweden ½ Örtug - Sten Sture the Elder, 1478

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Örtug coinage (1364 – 1521)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Halv Örtug
Year 1478
Ruler Sten Sture the Elder (1470–1497)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.62
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

Halv Örtug from Sweden. Issued in 1478. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.62 g.

Obverse
Big "S" inside a beaded circle. Legend outside.
Reverse
Crown inside a beaded circle. Legend outside, with last digit of date at end. (Coinage of Stockholm (147)8.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1478  — Frösell 241 dated as 8
1478  — Frösell missing dated as 78

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