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2 Öre - Gustav Vasa Type I
| Silver (.625) | 3.29 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1537 |
| Value | 2 Öre (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is above a long arms cross that cuts the legend in four.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON | ETA°N | OVA°S | TOCH
Translation: New coinage of Stockholm.
Comment
Diameter varies from 23 mm - 24 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Öre - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1536-1537 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design that was only used for a short period of time. The coin was minted during the reign of King Gustav Vasa, who was the first king of Sweden and played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state. The coin's design features a portrait of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, and it was minted in silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite its relatively low denomination, the coin is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in Swedish history and coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1536 | 115472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Type I) 1536-1537 coin.
