1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa Åbo ND
| Silver | 0.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1523-1560 |
| Value | 1 Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned big letter "A" with rosettes on either side is inside a dotted circle. Legend outside, along rim.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA ABOSIENS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA ABOSIENS
Translation: Coinage of Turku.
Comment
The coins struck at Åbo, nowadays the city of Turku, were some of the first coins struck in Finland. With Finland being part of the Swedish Kingdom, the coins were most likely meant to circulate within the entire kingdom; however, there has been some disputes saying these coins were actually local issues of Turku. Even so, more evidence in needed to support that claim.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Åbo) ND (1523-1560) from Sweden made of Silver weighing 0.9 g is that it features an image of King Gustav Vasa, who was the first king of Sweden and played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state.
