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1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa Type V
| Billon (.313 silver) | 1.73 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1529-1530 |
| Value | 1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre (1⁄54) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.313 silver) |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield with the Three Crown of Sweden within a beaded circle. Legend outside with date at end
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONET ° STOR ° HOLM ° 30 *
Lettering (regular font): MONET ° STOR ° HOLM ° 30 *
Translation: New coin of (the city of) Stockholm
Comment
Upper side of shield may be pointed or flat, for Reverse and Obverse (four possible combination are present)Diameter varies from 19 mm - 20 mm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Type V) 1529-1530 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was added to the coin to help people tell it apart from other coins that were in circulation at the time, as well as to make it easier to stack and store. This feature is known as a "privy mark" and was a common addition to coins during this time period.
