1 Öre - Gustaf V 1917-1919 front 1 Öre - Gustaf V 1917-1919 back
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1 Öre - Gustaf V

 
Iron 1.74 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustaf V (1907-1950)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1917-1919
Value
1 Öre (0.01&nbspSEK)
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.74 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#12983
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

The Three crowns of Sweden divides value in letters at base of lower crown. Above the crowns there is the value in number and below the mintmark of Stockholm mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
ETT ÖRE

Translation:
1
ONE ÖRE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coins in iron minted to replace those in bronze, due to metal shortages during and after World War I.

Interesting fact

The 1 Öre coin from Sweden, featuring Gustaf V, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This was done to make it easier for people to thread the coins onto a string or wire, making it more convenient to carry and store.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  8127700 - - - - - -
1918  9706100 - - - - - -
1919  7169500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Öre - Gustaf V 1917-1919 coin.