2 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 front 2 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 back
2 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 photo
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2 Öre - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type I

 
Silver (.625) 3.29 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1541-1544
Value
2 Öre (1⁄16)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
3.29 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64240
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Central small shield with Vasa Arms divides last two digits of date at sides. The small Vasa shield and the date are inside a fancy shaped shield together with the Three Crowns of Sweden (two above and one below Vasa arms). Legend around rim, with a rope circle separating legend from the bigger shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OMNIS : POTESTAS : A DEO
4 3

Translation: All power to God.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Gustav Vasa, the first king of Sweden, who ruled from 1523 to 1560. He played a significant role in Swedish history, leading the country's transition from a Catholic province to a Protestant nation, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in Swedish culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1544  44641 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 coin.