© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
½ Öre - Sigismund of Poland Type I
1593 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund (1592-1599) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1593 |
| Value | ½ Öre (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGNI SVECIA
Interesting fact
The Sigismund of Poland (Type I) 1593 coin was minted during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Sweden from 1592 to 1604 and the King of Poland from 1587 to 1632. This coin was minted to commemorate his coronation as the King of Poland. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time when Sweden and Poland were both under the rule of the same monarch, which was a unique historical event. Additionally, the coin's design features the image of King Sigismund III Vasa, which makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Swedish and Polish history.
