1 Fyrk - Gustav II Adolf Nyköping mint, type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1628-1629
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Fyrk = 1/4 Ore (1⁄192)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionCopper
Weight7.28 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#121
Obverse descriptionWheat sheaf, symbol of the House of Vasa, divides value at sides within a beaded circle. Legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVSTAVUS·ADOLPHVS·D:G·REX·SVEC* I F
(Translation: Gustav (II) Adolf, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionGriffin with wings up walking left within circle. Legend outside the circle. Date is below griffin, inside the circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA : NOVA (mm) CVPR : NICOPEN (crown)
(Translation: New copper coin of Nykoping)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1628  - -
1629  - -
Catalog ID4563921260
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