© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Öre - Karl IX Stockholm
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.55 g | 20.25 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1612 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 20.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Folkung Lion together with the Three Crowns of Sweden inside a circle. Legend outside with the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MONETA * NOVA *
1 · ÖRE
Translation: New coin ....
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Karl IX (1609-1612), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, which was a common practice in Europe during that time period. The use of Billon in coinage was a way to stretch the limited supply of silver, while still maintaining the value of the coin. The fact that this coin was made of Billon and not a higher percentage of silver is a reflection of the economic conditions and monetary policies of Sweden during that time.
