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16 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav Vasa Square type; Åbo
| Silver (.500) | 24.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1557 |
| Value | 16 Öre (½) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 24.07 g |
| Size | 40.55 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three Crowns of Sweden with value at sides of lower crown
Lettering: 16 ÖRE
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 this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in Sweden, known as the "Klipping" era, where the government was forced to debase the currency to pay for military expenses, leading to a period of high inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of historical and numismatic value, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1556 | 8971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1557 | 50745 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav Vasa (Square type; Åbo) 1556-1557 coin.
