Sweden ¼ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa, 1522
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Information
Country
Sweden
Currency
Gyllen
(1521 – 1534)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa
Year
1522
Ruler
Gustav I Vasa
(1523–1560)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Square
Technique
Klippe
Weight (g)
7.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa from Sweden. Issued in 1522. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 7.3 g.
- Obverse
- Armored figure of Gustav Vasa with a strange and plumed helm and a sword; at left are the Arms of Vasa and a big star, while below the King's figure, in exergue, are the date. All of these elements are inside a circle with legend outside, along the rim.
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and crossed arrowes inside a circle. Behind the shield is a cross-like decoration that cut in four parts the legend outside the circle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1522 E | — | Hedemora or Söderköping mint |
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