Sweden 1 Örtug - Johan III, 1589 – 1590

1 Örtug from Sweden. Issued from 1589 to 1590. Struck in Billon (.205 silver). Measures 18.25 mm and weighs 1.26 g.

Obverse

Big reversed 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)