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16 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav Vasa Type II; Åbo
1557 year| Silver (.500) | 24.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | 16 Öre (½) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 24.07 g |
| Size | 39 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden divides date at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: °15 57°
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 the 16 Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during the reign of King Gustav Vasa, who was instrumental in reforming the Swedish monetary system and introducing a new currency, the Swedish daler, which replaced the old system of öre and skilling. This coin, bearing the image of King Gustav Vasa, was part of that new currency system and was used widely in Sweden during the 16th century.
