Ort - Karol X Gustaw Swedish Occupation

Elbing's mint operated under Swedish occupation authority during the Second Northern War, striking these orts as Charles X Gustav pressed his campaign through Royal Prussia. The city had capitulated to Swedish forces in 1655 without serious resistance, and its continued minting activity under occupation served the practical need of paying Swedish garrison troops in local currency rather than imported coin.

The Kopicki references span multiple die combinations across the three-year issue, with subtle variations in the city arms rendering distinguishing emission years — a detail that matters considerably for completeness collectors working this series.