1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type I
1523 year| Billon (.469 silver) | 4.39 g | 30.52 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1523 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.469 silver) |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 30.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a "S" in the middle is inside a double-lined circle with legend outiside. The shield is above a long arms cross that cut legend in four parts.
Lettering: MONE | STOK | hOLM | 15Z3*
Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1523 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's design to signify the importance of the king's power and to symbolize the connection between the king and the people. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of its time and makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
