© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Gyllen - Gustav Vasa Coronation of Gustav Vasa
1528 year| Silver | 25.34 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1528 |
| Value | 1 Gyllen |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 25.34 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned four-field coat of arms of Sweden with Vasa arms in center behind decorated cross. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside, along the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET * - • NOVA * - STOKO - L - * 15Z8 *
Translation: New coinage of Stockholm.
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a portrait of Gustav Vasa, the first king of Sweden, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a depiction of his coronation. The coin was minted in 1928 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gustav Vasa's coronation, which took place on June 6, 1528.
