1 Gyllen - Gustav Vasa Coronation of Gustav Vasa

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1528
Value 1 Gyllen
Currency Gyllen (1521-1534)
Composition Silver
Weight 25.34 g
Diameter 40 mm
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
107446
References MB# 31,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Dav ECT# 8690
John Stewart Davenport; 1964. European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 (2nd edition in one volume of "European Crowns since 1800" and "German talers since 1800"). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Commemorative issue

Coronation of Gustav Vasa as king of Sweden.

Obverse

The crowned and honored king stands with folded cloak, holding a raised sword in the right hand, and a Royal Orb in the left. Between his feet is a small shield with arms of Vasa.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOSTAVS * D * G * SV - ECORVM * REX

Translation: Gustav Vasa by the grace of god king of Sweden.

Reverse

Crowned four-field coat of arms of Sweden with Vasa arms in center behind decorated cross. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside, along the rim

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONET * - • NOVA * - STOKO - L - * 15Z8 *

Translation: New coinage of Stockholm.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1528  SM# 34

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