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© Uppsala Universitet
1 Penning - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.25 g | 12.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1548 |
| Value | 1 Penning (1⁄768) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Diameter | 12.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle. Motto outside.
Lettering: OMNIS:POTESTAS:A:DEO
Translation: All powers to God
Comment
Diameter varies from 12 mm to 13 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö) 1545-1548 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a small amount of silver, rather than pure silver. This design feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure that the coin's value was accurately represented.
