1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type VI

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1528-1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Öre (1⁄18)
CurrencyGyllen (1521-1534)
CompositionBillon (.313 silver)
Weight3.61 g
Dimensions29.1 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#28
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 Vasa arms. King`s figure is partially within a circle with legend outside.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringS ° ERICVS ° RE | X ° SWECIE | *
(Translation: Saint Erik king of Sweden.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a central inner shield with Vasa Arms. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is also above a cross with long arms that cuts the legend in four parts.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONE | STOK | hOLM | 15Z8
(Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1528  - SM# 44 -
1528  - SM# 45 ornamentation near inner part of circle on obverse -
1530  - SM# 50 -
Catalog ID2330876850
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