Sweden 1 Fyrk - Gustav Vasa, 1529 – 1531

Type X

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Gyllen (1521 – 1534)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore
Year 1529 – 1531
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.94
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore from Sweden. Issued from 1529 to 1531. Struck in Billon (.344 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.94 g.

Obverse
Big "S" within a beaded circle. Legend outside (Gustav Vasa King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crown inside a circle. Legend outside with date at end. (Coin of Stockholm)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1531  — SM# 89
1529  — SM# 84

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