© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976
½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Type I
1538 year| Silver (.625) | 6.58 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1538 |
| Value | ½ Mark (⅛) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 6.58 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Diameter varies from 26 mm - 30 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1538 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to signify the coin's value, as it was believed that the hole represented the "heart" of the coin and the value it represented. This design element was a distinct feature of Swedish coins during this time period and sets the ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1538 coin apart from other coins of its era.
