1 Öre - Johan, Duke of Östergötland (Vadstena mint, with value) ND (1611-1617) front 1 Öre - Johan, Duke of Östergötland (Vadstena mint, with value) ND (1611-1617) back
1 Öre - Johan, Duke of Östergötland (Vadstena mint, with value) ND (1611-1617) photo
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1 Öre - Johan, Duke of Östergötland Vadstena mint, with value ND

 
Billon (.250 silver) 1.52 g 20.77 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Östergötland (Sweden)
Duke
John (Johann) (1606-1618)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1611-1617
Value
1 Öre (1⁄48)
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Weight
1.52 g
Diameter
20.77 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#113232
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden has letters GAR above and at sides. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* MONETA . NOVA . REGNI . SVECIÆ .
·A·
G R

Unabridged legend: Gustav Adolf Rex

Translation: New coinage of the Kingdom of Sweden.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. The Duke of Östergötland, Johan, was a prominent figure in the Swedish nobility and played a significant role in the political and economic developments of the time. The coin's minting was likely a reflection of the growing economic activity and trade in the region, and its design and composition were influenced by the artistic and cultural trends of the era.