8 Skilling - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1535 front 8 Skilling - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1535 back
8 Skilling - Gustav Vasa (Type I) 1535 photo
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976

8 Skilling - Gustav Vasa Type I

1535 year
Silver 5.10 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1535
Value
8 Skilling (⅛)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.10 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#106144
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Weight varies from 4.80 g to 5.10 g.

Interesting fact

The 8 Skilling Gustav Vasa (Type I) coin from Sweden, minted in 1535, features an interesting error on its reverse side. The coin's reverse die was damaged during minting, resulting in a distinctive crack that runs diagonally across the coin's surface. This error has become a unique characteristic of the coin, making it easily identifiable and highly sought after by collectors.