© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
½ Öre - Gustav II Adolf
| Copper | 14.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1627-1629 |
| Value | ½ Ore (1⁄96) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Griffin with wings down 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA:NOVA:CVPRE: (mm) NICOPENSIS:MDCXXVII (crown)
I/2 ÖR
Translation: New copper coin of Nykoping
Interesting fact
The ½ Öre coin featuring Gustav II Adolf 1627-1629 from Sweden was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what makes this coin stand out is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a king on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional method of featuring a coat of arms on both sides of the coin, and it paved the way for future coins to feature portraits of rulers.
