© Uppsala Universitet
© Uppsala Universitet
1 Öre - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint; type V
1529 year| Billon (.312 silver) | 3.51 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1529 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄18) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and crossed arrows of Dalarna, above a long arms cross. The point of the cross cut the legend in four parts. Date is at the end of legend.
Lettering: MONETA WESTARS 15Z9
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Gustav Vasa, who was the first king of Sweden and played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state.
