1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint; type I ND
1523 year| Billon (.469 silver) | 1.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1523 |
| Value | 1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre (1⁄54) |
| Currency | Gyllen (1521-1534) |
| Composition | Billon (.469 silver) |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#111017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle with legend outside.
Lettering: MOnE * nOVA * WESTAR *
Translation: New coinage of Västerås.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features 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.
