1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Västerås mint; type II) ND (1528) front 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Västerås mint; type II) ND (1528) back
1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa (Västerås mint; type II) ND (1528) photo
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1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint; type II ND

1528 year
Billon (.313 silver) 1.73 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1528
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
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#111487
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle, with legend outside.

Lettering: MONETA°NOA° WESTERARS°

Translation: New coinage of Västerås.

Comment

Diameter varies from 19 mm - 20 mm.

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.