Sweden ½ Örtug - Sten Sture the Elder, 1470 – 1497
Regency
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Örtug coinage
(1364 – 1521)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Halv Örtug
Year
1470 – 1497
Ruler
Sten Sture the Elder
(1470–1497)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.79
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Halv Örtug from Sweden. Issued from 1470 to 1497. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.79 g.
- Obverse
- Big crown inside a beaded circle. Legend outside.
- Reverse
- Big "A" with a small ring at left side inside a beaded circle. Legend outside. (Coinage of Västerås.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1470-1497) | — | Frösell 273 | 100% | |
| ND (1470-1497) | — | Frösell 274 | 25% |
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