1 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1772-1778 front 1 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1772-1778 back
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1 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III

 
Copper 4.7 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Type
Standard circulation coin
King
Gustav III (1771-1792)
Years
1772-1778
Value
1 Copper Öre (1 Öre Kopparmynt) (1⁄288)
Currency
Fourth riksdaler (1719-1798)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.7 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37392
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Crowned shield with two crossed arrows divides value at both sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 ÖR
K. M.

Edge

Plain

Comment

NOTE: Km# 512.1 has many variants mainly in width of the the shield and in lettering.
KM# 512.2 is engraved on a bigger planchet and is characterized by a range of big diameters (27, 29 and also 34). in this case the design of normal version km# 512.1 is within a beaded circle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1772-1778 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and reform in Sweden. Gustav III, who ruled Sweden from 1772 to 1778, implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the country, including the introduction of a new coinage system. The 1 Öre coin was part of this new system and was designed to be more durable and practical than previous coins. Despite the changes, the coin still features a classic design with an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1772  66240 - - - - - -
1778  576000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Öre Kopparmynt - Gustav III 1772-1778 coin.