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2 Öre - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type II
Silver (.625) | 3.29 g | 24 mm |
Issuer | Sweden |
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King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1544-1549 |
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 |
Numista | N#110862 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Lettering: OMNIS : POTESTAS : A DEO
Translation: All power to God.
Comment
Diameter varies from 23 mm - 24 mm.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 |
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1545 | 12729 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 II) 1544-1549 coin.