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1 Öre - Karl IX Göteborg mint, value in legend
| Issuer | Sweden |
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| Year | 1609-1610 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | At centre, the Vasa sheaf (wheat sheaf dynastic symbol) divides the royal cypher 'C' and 'R' (Carolus Rex), all within a beaded inner circle. A Latin legend surrounds the central design outside the beaded circle, incorporating the date. The 1609 issue bears the legend MONETA PRIMA, while the 1610 issue substitutes MONETA NOVA, distinguishing the two emission years of this type. |
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| Obverse lettering | · MONETA · NOVA · 1610 · CR (= Karl Rex) (Translation: New coin .....) |
| Reverse description | The heraldic seal of the City of Göteborg occupies the central field, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. A Latin legend encircles the device outside the beaded border, terminating with the denomination '1 · ÖR', making the value an integral part of the reverse inscription. The design reflects the civic pride of the newly established city of Göteborg and its role as a mint authority under Karl IX. |
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