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2 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav Vasa Square type; Åbo
1556 year| Silver (.500) | 3.01 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| Value | 2 Öre (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Size | 22 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three Crowns of Sweden above value in letters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 : ÖRE
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 this coin is that it was minted during the reign of 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 nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1556 | 1084 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Öre "Klippingar" - Gustav Vasa (Square type; Åbo) 1556 coin.
