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1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint; type III
| Billon (.312 silver) | 4.39 g | 28.22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1529-1530 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 28.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small inner shield with Vasa Arms, above a long arms cross. The point of the cross cut the legend in four parts. Date is at the end of legend.
Lettering: MONE | WESTE | R°AR | S 1529
Translation: Coin of Västerås
Comment
Diameter varies from 29 mm - 31 mm and weight varies from 2.66 g - 4.39 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin, known as a "plug." This hole was added to the coin to prevent people from filling the coin with a base metal, such as copper, and passing it off as a higher value coin. This feature was used on many Swedish coins during this time period to prevent counterfeiting.
