4 Penningar - Gustav Vasa 1546-1550 front 4 Penningar - Gustav Vasa 1546-1550 back
4 Penningar - Gustav Vasa 1546-1550 photo
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4 Penningar - Gustav Vasa

 
Billon (.125 silver) 0.98 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1546-1550
Value
4 Penningar (1⁄192)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Billon (.125 silver)
Weight
0.98 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64241
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Fancy shaped shield with Vasa arms inside a rope circle, Legend outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INSIGNIA°REGNI:SWE°GOT°WEN

Translation: Insigna of the Kingdom of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends.

Comment

Diameter varies from 15 mm to 17 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Penningar - Gustav Vasa 1546-1550 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Gustav Vasa, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Sweden. This design was used during Gustav Vasa's reign and was meant to symbolize the king's power and authority.