½ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa (Coronation of Gustav Vasa) 1528 front ½ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa (Coronation of Gustav Vasa) 1528 back
½ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa (Coronation of Gustav Vasa) 1528 photo
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½ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa Coronation of Gustav Vasa

1528 year
Silver 12.93 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1528
Value
½ Gyllen
Currency
Gyllen (1521-1534)
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.93 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#111489
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned four-field coat of arms of Sweden with Vasa arms in center behind decorated cross. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside, along the rim

Lettering: MONET * - • NOVA * - STOKO - L - * 15Z8 *

Translation: New coinage of Stockholm.

Interesting fact

The Gustav Vasa ½ Gyllen coin was minted in 1528 to commemorate the coronation of Gustav Vasa as the King of Sweden. It was a significant event in Swedish history, marking the beginning of the Vasa dynasty, which ruled Sweden for over 200 years. The coin's design features an image of Gustav Vasa on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 12.93 grams.