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1 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav II Adolf Säter or Nyköping
| Copper | 22.78 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1627 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 22.78 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#115001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two crossed arrows divide value at sides. Above the Crown of the King of Sweden
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 ÖR
Comment
Hammered coinage Reference in Ahlstrom catalogue: SM 107-109Weight, thickness and dimensions may vary. These kind of coins are quite always off-centered and crude struck, so some elements can be missing.
Type I: No square borders (only for 1625 date) and also different crown style
Type II: Square border both in obverse and reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Sweden, known as the "Klipping" era, where the government resorted to clipping the edges of coins to reduce their weight and increase their quantity in circulation, hence the name "Klippingar" (Swedish for "clippings"). This coin, in particular, was issued by King Gustav II Adolf during his reign from 1625 to 1627. Despite its relatively low value, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and the fact that many of these coins were melted down for their metal content over the centuries.
