Sweden ¼ Gyllen - Gustav Vasa, 1522

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Information

Country Sweden 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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