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1 Öre - Johan III Type IIB
1577 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 2.67 g | 25.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1577 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and Vasa Arms above a cross with long arms. Value is at both sides of shield, right below horizontal arm of cross. The shield is inside a circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Lettering:
MON | NOVA | REG.S | VEC.
1 ÖR
Translation: New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre - Johan III (Type IIB) 1577 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. King Johan III, who ruled from 1568 to 1592, was instrumental in introducing Protestantism to Sweden and modernizing the country's economy. The coin's design, which features the king's profile and a crowned shield with the Swedish coat of arms, reflects the influence of European Renaissance art and symbolizes the power and authority of the Swedish monarchy during this period.
