1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Uppsala mint; type I
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#111374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield above a long arms cross inside a circle. Legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms. Date at end of legend.
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 (Uppsala mint; type I) 1522 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 to prevent it from being counterfeited, as it was difficult to replicate the hole without advanced technology. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it showcases the innovative techniques used in coin production during that time period.
