1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Type III) ND (1524-1527) front 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Type III) ND (1524-1527) back
1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Type III) ND (1524-1527) photo
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1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa Type III ND

 
Billon (.469 silver) 1.48 g 20.55 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1524-1527
Value
1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre (1⁄54)
Currency
Gyllen (1521-1534)
Composition
Billon (.469 silver)
Weight
1.48 g
Diameter
20.55 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#111627
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Big "G" over cross inside a beaded circle. Legend outside.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MONETA°STOChO

Lettering (regular font): MONETA°STOCHO

Translation: Coinage of Stockholm.

Comment

Diameter varies from 19 mm - 21 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Type III) ND (1524-1527) coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to signify the importance of the king's power and to symbolize the connection between the king and the people. This distinctive feature sets the coin apart from other coins of its time and makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.