1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type III

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1522-1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Öre (1⁄18)
CurrencyGyllen (1521-1534)
CompositionBillon (.313 silver)
Weight3.35 g
Dimensions28.65 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#14
Obverse descriptionCrowned 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.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringS ° ERICVS ° RE | X ° SWECIE | *
(Translation: Saint Erik king of Sweden.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with Dalarna Arms (crossed arrows) with a `G` below, between the arrows, and the three crowns of Sweden above and at sides. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is above a cross with long arms that cuts the legend in four parts.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONE | STOK | hOLM | 15Z9
(Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1522  - SM# 40 but actually struck 1524 - 1527 -
1523  - SM# 39 -
1528  - SM# 41 -
1529  - SM# 47 -
1529  - SM# 47 Shield with `G` between King`s feet -
1529  - SM# 48; King holds sword and Globus at his sides -
1530  - SM# 49; King holds sword and Globus at his sides -
Catalog ID5181108860
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