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1 Öre - Karl IX Göteborg mint; value in legend
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.48 g | 20.45 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1610 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 20.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seal of the City of Göteborg within beaded circle. Legend outside, with value at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · CIVITATIS : GOTHOBVRGENS : 1 · ÖR
Translation: ... of the City of Göteborg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Karl IX of Sweden, who was instrumental in introducing a new coinage system in Sweden, which included the 1 Öre coin. This coin was minted at the Göteborg mint, which was one of the major mints in Sweden at the time. The coin's design features the king's name and title in the legend, and it was made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy that was commonly used in coinage during that period. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant piece of Swedish numismatic history.
