1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type VIII

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1532-1533
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Öre (1⁄18)
CurrencyGyllen (1521-1534)
CompositionBillon (.313 silver)
Weight3.32 g
Dimensions27.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#43
Obverse descriptionCrowned and mantled figure of King Gustav Vasa standing front, holding at sides 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: Erik the Saint, 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 | (date)
(Translation: Coin of (the City of) Stockholm)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1532  - SM# 51 -
1533  - SM# 52 -
Catalog ID8224444440
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