Sweden 1478 ortug
This specimen was lot 43303 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. Ortug, ND (1478). Stockholm Mint. Sten Sture, the Elder. PCGS VF-30. Variety with S above shield. Wholesome and original looking, this charming little silver coin offers a pleasing appearance with strong legends, good metal quality and light attractive mottled gray patina. The center devices are somewhat shallow with minor portions softly struck, but fully visible. A handsome example of the type that is finer quality than normally encountered and is sure to see spirited bidding." This is the first dated coin of Sweden. Many varieties exist. Sven also struck a half örtug. One mark = 24 örtug.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.15 g, silver.
Catalog reference: SMB-373; Fr-227.
- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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