Sweden 1 Öre - Erik XIV, 1564

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued in 1564. Struck in Billon (.156 silver). Measures 24.77 mm and weighs 2.65 g.

Obverse

Full armored and mantled standing figure of King Erik within beaded circle with legend outside. King is holding a sword in right hand and globus cruciger in left. (Erik the Saint King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a big "E" in center within a beaded circle. Legend outside with date at end. The shield is above a cross with long arms that cuts legends in four parts (New coin of Stockholm)