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½ Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav II Adolf Säter or Nyköping
1625 year| Copper | 13.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1625 |
| Value | ½ Ore (1⁄96) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.65 g |
| Size | 25 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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
Milled coinage Reference in Ahlstrom catalogue: SM 128Weight, thickness and dimensions may vary. These kind of coins are quite always off-centered and crude struck, so some elements can be missing.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Gustav II Adolf in 1625, is that it was made of copper and weighed 13.65 grams. This coin was part of a series of coins known as "klippingar," which were issued during a time of economic hardship in Sweden and were made of base metals rather than the more valuable silver or gold. Despite their lower value, these coins were still widely used and remained in circulation for many years.
