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2 Öre - Erik XIV
| Billon (.484 silver) | 3.01 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1560-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1567 |
| Value | 2 Öre (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.484 silver) |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Oval ornate shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and inner Vasa coat of arms within circle. King's motto outside with date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CVI·VVLT·DEVS·DAT·1567 +
Translation: God gives to whom He wishes
Interesting fact
The 2 Öre coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of Erik XIV (1565-1567), features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify that it was made of billon, a silver-copper alloy, rather than pure silver. This feature was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
