© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Arboga
1522 year| Billon (.469 silver) | 4.39 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1522 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.469 silver) |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#108843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with crossed arrows (or scepters) above cross with long arms. The Three Crowns of Sweden are in side and upper quadrants of shield while in the lower there is a G. Legend is around rim with date at end, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnE ARBO WEn 15ZZ
Lettering (regular font): MONE ARBO WEN 15ZZ
Comment
Diameter varies from 29 mm - 31 mm and weight varies from 2.66 g - 4.39 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Arboga) 1522 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or national emblem, the coin features a depiction of King Gustav Vasa riding a horse, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was chosen to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Gustav Vasa's accession to the throne, and it was only used on this specific coin.
