Sweden 1 Örtug - Johan III, 1589 – 1591
Stockholm mint; Type I
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Örtug
Year
1589 – 1591
Ruler
John III
(1568–1592)
Composition
Billon (.205 silver)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.26
Diameter (mm)
18.74
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Örtug from Sweden. Issued from 1589 to 1591. Struck in Billon (.205 silver). Measures 18.74 mm and weighs 1.26 g.
- Obverse
- Big letter "E" over long arms cross inside a beaded circle. Legend outside. (Erik the Saint, King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden above a cross with long arms. Last two digits of date divided at sides of shield. The shield is inside a circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms. (New coin of Stockholm)
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