Sweden ½ Öre - Erik XIV, 1561 – 1568
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Öre
Year
1561 – 1568
Ruler
Eric XIV
(1560–1568)
Composition
Billon (.141 silver)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.67
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1561 to 1568. Struck in Billon (.141 silver). Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.67 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned "E" divides last two digits of date, all within circle. Legend outside (Erik XIV King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Shield with Vasa Arms within circle. Legend outside (New coin of (the city of) Stockholm)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1568 | 180.3K | SM#42 - Closed crown - Simple shield | 21% | |
| 1567 | 259.1K | SM#41 - Closed crown - Simple shield | 7% | |
| 1566 | 365.9K | SM#40 - Closed crown - Simple shield | 43% | |
| 1565 | 1M | SM#39 - Closed crown - Simple shield | 14% | |
| 1564 | 213.9K | SM#38 - Closed crown - Simple shield | 14% | |
| 1563 | 407.8K | SM#37 - Open crown - Simple shield | 21% | |
| 1561 | — | SM#36 - Open crown - Ornate shield | 29% |
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