½ Öre - Gustav II Adolf
1629 year| Copper | 14.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | ½ Öre |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Griffin 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.
Lettering:
MONETA:CVPRE: (mm) NICOPENSIS:MDCXXIX (crown)
I/2 ÖR
Translation: Copper coin of Nyköping.
Comment
Unique coin.Interesting fact
The ½ Öre coin from Sweden featuring Gustav II Adolf 1629 was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, what's interesting is that the coin was designed with a unique feature - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the design to make it easier for people to thread the coins onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and store. This feature is known as a "holey dollar" and it's a distinct characteristic of this particular coin.
