© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976
½ Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav II Adolf Säter
1624 year| Copper | 13.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1624 |
| Value | ½ Ore (1⁄96) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.49 g |
| Size | 25 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two crossed arrows divide value. Above a crown, below the last two digits of date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½ ÖR
Z4
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the country. The coin was minted in 1624, during the reign of Gustav II Adolf, and was part of a series of coins known as "klippingar," which were issued to address a shortage of small change in circulation. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and a crown on the other, and it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal at the time. Despite its humble composition, the ½ Öre "Klippingar" coin remains a popular collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
