Örtug, Stockholm, Kristoffer av Bayern, 1441-1448

This örtug was minted in Stockholm by Sweden’s King Kristoffer of Bavaria. On the obverse (front) is a shield with three crowns, and on the reverse (back) is a C for Christopher, above what may be a small cross or the letter K, for Kristoffer. Around the edge is the inscription KRISTOFER REX S (Kristoffer, King of Sweden) and HONETA STOCKHO.

Kristoffer of Bavaria was King of the Union and ruled over Sweden, Denmark and Norway. He had örtugs struck in Stockholm and Turku.

Image rights: Helena Bonnevier, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 104202_KMK

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