© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Gyllen - Gustav Vasa Uppsala
1523 year| Silver | 26.16 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1523 |
| Value | 1 Gyllen |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 26.16 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden above a long arms cross. The point of the cross cut the legend in four parts. Date is at the end of legend.
Lettering: MONE | NOVA | VPSAL | 1523 *
Translation: New coinage of Uppsala.
Interesting fact
The 1 Gyllen coin featuring Gustav Vasa (Uppsala) 1523 from Sweden was made of silver, which was a significant departure from the usual copper or bronze used for circulation coins at the time. This decision to use silver was likely made to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gustav Vasa's birth and to highlight his importance in Swedish history.
