1 Fyrk - Johan III Type I
1575 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.11 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1575 |
| Value | ¼ Öre (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#155169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vasa Arms divides last two digits of date within a circle; legend outside. Crown above arms, partially within the circle.
Lettering: MONETA NOVA STOKHO
Translation: New coin of Stockholm
Interesting fact
The 1 Fyrk - Johan III (Type I) 1575 coin from Sweden was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Johan III in 1575, which replaced the old system of reckoning in marks and ore. This new system was based on the daler, a silver coin that was equivalent to 480 fyrk, and the fyrk itself was divided into 8 ore. This coin was a significant innovation in Swedish currency and paved the way for the development of modern coinage in the country.
