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1 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav II Adolf Arboga
| Copper | 24.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1627 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 24.75 g |
| Size | 34.25 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#157784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of the City: an eagle with spread wings and legs separate the name of the City above from the value at sides of legs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: A R B O G A :
1 ÖR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1626, and its name "Klippingar" refers to the fact that the coins were made from clippings of silver coins that had been collected from the public. This was done to address a shortage of small change in circulation, as the standard coinage at the time was made of silver and was not suitable for everyday transactions. The use of copper for the 1 Öre coin was a significant departure from the traditional use of precious metals for coinage, and it paved the way for the eventual adoption of copper as a standard material for coinage in Sweden.
