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½ Öre - Sigismund of Poland Type II
| Billon (.219 silver) | 1.62 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund (1592-1599) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1594-1599 |
| Value | ½ Öre (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.219 silver) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Sweden (Three crowns) surrounded by a beaded circle, dividing two-digit date. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA.NOVA.REG.SVE
Translation: New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden
Interesting fact
The ½ Öre coin was used in Sweden during the reign of Sigismund of Poland (1594-1599) and was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the coin still had a relatively high silver content of .219 silver, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
