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1 Öre - Gustav II Adolf With shield
| Silver | 1.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1628 |
| Value | 1 Öre (⅛) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAT - REVAL
Translation:
Civitatis Revaliensis
City of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different symbol appear beneath the reverse shield on different years:Type 1:
MONETA · (DATE) · NOVA ·
Type 2:
MONETA · NOVA · (DATE) ·
The exact position of the monogram may vary:
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Interesting fact
The 1 Öre coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) featuring Gustav II Adolf (With shield) has a unique feature - it has a small shield on the reverse side, which is not present on other coins of the same denomination and era. This shield is believed to represent the coat of arms of the city of Reval, and its presence on the coin indicates the coin's origin and authenticity.
