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1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type VIII
| Billon (.313 silver) | 3.32 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1532-1533 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.313 silver) |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a central inner shield with Vasa Arms. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is also above a cross with long arms that cuts the legend in four parts.
Lettering: MONE | STOK | hOLM | (date)
Translation: Coin of (the City of) Stockholm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Type VIII) 1532-1533 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 to signify the importance of the king's power and to symbolize the connection between the king and the people. This design element is not found in any other coins of the time, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
