½ Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav II Adolf Säter or Nyköping
| Copper | 14.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1627 |
| Value | ½ Ore (1⁄96) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Size | 25 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#148782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two crossed arrows divide value at sides. Above the Crown of the King of Sweden, while below, between arrows feathers are the last two digits of date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2 ÖR
Z5
Comment
Hammered coinage Reference in Ahlstrom catalogue: SM 114-119Weight, thickness and dimensions may vary. These kind of coins are quite always off-centered and crude struck, so some elements can be missing.
Type I: No square borders (only for 1625 date) and also different crown style
Type II: Square border both in obverse and reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav II Adolf (Säter or Nyköping) 1625-1627 from Sweden made of Copper weighing 14.1 g is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in Sweden. The coin was introduced as part of a series of emergency measures taken by King Gustav II Adolf to address the economic crisis caused by the Thirty Years' War. Despite its humble appearance, this coin played a significant role in the economic history of Sweden and is a valuable collector's item today.
