1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type II

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1523
Value 1 Öre (1⁄18)
Currency Gyllen (1521-1534)
Composition Billon (.469 silver)
Weight 4.02 g
Diameter 30.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
111537
References MB# 11,2
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned and mantled figure of King Gustav Vasa standing front, 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. King's figure is partially within a circle with legend outside. Small "E" at rigth of King.

Lettering: S°ERICVS°RE | X°SWECIE°

Translation: Saint Erik king of Sweden.

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a "S" in the middle is inside a double-lined circle with legend outiside. The shield is above a long arms cross that cut legend in four parts.

Lettering: MONE | STOK | hOLM | 15Z3*

Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.

Mint

Stockholm, Sweden

Comments

Diameter varies from 29 mm - 31 mm and weight varies from 2.66 g - 4.39 g.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1523  SM# 38

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