Sweden 1 Penning - Gustav Vasa, 1545 – 1548

Svartsjö mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penning
Year 1545 – 1548
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Billon (.125 silver)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.25
Diameter (mm) 12.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penning from Sweden. Issued from 1545 to 1548. Struck in Billon (.125 silver). Measures 12.6 mm and weighs 0.25 g.

Obverse
Folkungs Lion within circle with legend outside. Date at end of legend. (Gustav Vasa King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Ornate shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle. Motto outside. (All powers to God)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1548  — SM# 215 unique
1547  — SM# 214
1546  — SM# 213
1545  — SM# 212 unique

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