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© Stacks Bowers
1 Fÿrk - Gustav II Adolf Arboga
1627 year| Copper | 7.1 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore (1⁄192) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#157840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Name of the city where the coin was minted, value and date on three lines, small open heart below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*
ARBOGA
1 : FŸRCK
·: 1627 :·
Interesting fact
The 1 Fÿrk coin from Sweden, featuring Gustav II Adolf (Arboga) and made of copper, was used as a means of payment during a time of great economic change in Sweden. The coin was introduced in 1627, and its value was equivalent to 1/4 of a Swedish daler, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The use of copper coins like the 1 Fÿrk helped to facilitate trade and commerce during this period, as it provided a more accessible and affordable alternative to the silver and gold coins that were also in circulation.
