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1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type II
1523 year| Billon (.469 silver) | 4.02 g | 30.5 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 | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111537 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 (Type II) 1523 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was added to the coin's design to help people distinguish it from counterfeit coins, which were prevalent during that time period. The hole was drilled into the coin using a special tool, and it was believed that only authentic coins would have this distinctive feature. This interesting fact adds to the coin's historical significance and makes it a unique collector's item.
