1 Örtug Visby; type 1
Features
| Issuer |
Gotland
(Sweden)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1340-1345 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Silver (.550) |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 149572 |
| References | HaljakGot# 1-4 Gunnar Haljak; 2014. Classical Örtugs from Gotland = Klassiska Gotlandska örtugar. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia. |
Obverse
Ram walking left while facing right with flag behind, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: WISBYCEMSIS
Lettering (regular font): WISBYCEMSIS
Translation: Visby
Reverse
Tree (lily plant), with four leaves and roots, sometimes with berries as well, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA CIVITATIS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA CIVITATIS
Translation: Coin of the City
Edge
Plain.
Mint
Visby, Sweden (1140-1565)Comments
Type 1 sub-varieties are based on the hind hooves of a ram, with exception of Type D, which has different lettering.
Type A: Moving hooves (front lower than back).
Type B: Skipping hooves (front greatly lower than back).
Type C: Standing hooves (back lower than front).
Type D: Obverse legend WISBYCE___ETI.
An alternate proposed date range for this type is: 1340-1348.
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 the Single-access Key to Identifying your Gotlandic Örtugs.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1340-1345) | HaljakGot# 1 Gunnar Haljak; 2014. Classical Örtugs from Gotland = Klassiska Gotlandska örtugar. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia. |
Type A | |||||||||||||
| ND (1340-1345) | HaljakGot# 2 Gunnar Haljak; 2014. Classical Örtugs from Gotland = Klassiska Gotlandska örtugar. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia. |
Type B | |||||||||||||
| ND (1340-1345) | HaljakGot# 3 Gunnar Haljak; 2014. Classical Örtugs from Gotland = Klassiska Gotlandska örtugar. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia. |
Type C | |||||||||||||
| ND (1340-1345) | HaljakGot# 4 Gunnar Haljak; 2014. Classical Örtugs from Gotland = Klassiska Gotlandska örtugar. Self-published, Tallinn, Estonia. |
Type D | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 93
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Bullion value: USD 1.96
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Actual silver weight: 0.027 oz
Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price 
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