1/2 Öre - Gustav II Adolf

€168,862.00
IssuerSweden
Year1629
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Öre
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SM#175, KM#127
Obverse descriptionCrowned ornate shield with Greater Arms of Sweden: three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant, Folkung`s Lion in second and third, smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center; partially within a circle with legend outside.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGVST:ADOLP:D:G:SVE:GOT:VA:REX.M:P:F
(Translation: Gustav (II) Adolf, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends and Grand Duke of Finland)
Reverse descriptionGriffin with wings spread walking left within circle. Legend outside the circle with date in roman numbers at end, together with a little crown. Value is on either side of the griffin.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONETA:CVPRE: (mm) NICOPENSIS:MDCXXIX (crown) I/2 ÖR
(Translation: Copper coin of Nyköping.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1629  - -
Catalog ID8847763760
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