Sweden 2 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1541 – 1544
Svartsjö mint; bust type I
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Öre
Year
1541 – 1544
Ruler
Gustav I Vasa
(1523–1560)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.29
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1541 to 1544. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.29 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and armored bust of King Gustav Vasa facing right. Bust is inside a rope circle with legend outside. (Gustav (Vasa) king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
- Reverse
- Central small shield with Vasa Arms divides last two digits of date at sides. The small Vasa shield and the date are inside a fancy shaped shield together with the Three Crowns of Sweden (two above and one below Vasa arms). Legend around rim, with a rope circle separating legend from the bigger shield. (All power to God.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1544 | 44.6K | SM# 201 | ||
| 1543 | — | SM# 200 | ||
| 1542 | — | SM# 199 | ||
| 1541 | — | SM# 197 | ||
| ND (1541-1542) | — | SM# 198 |
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