1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint, type III

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1529-1530
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Öre (1⁄18)
CurrencyGyllen (1521-1534)
CompositionBillon (.312 silver)
Weight4.39 g
Dimensions28.22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB# 2#9, 2#
Obverse descriptionStanding armored and mantled King holding raised sword in right hand and Globus Cruciger in left. Small vasa arms between his feet. King`s figure is partially inside 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 small inner shield with Vasa Arms, above a long arms cross. The point of the cross cut the legend in four parts. Date is at the end of legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONE | WESTE | R°AR | S 1529
(Translation: Coin of Västerås)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1529  - SM# 11 -
1530  - SM# 16 -
Catalog ID6931033960
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