Sweden 2 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1536 – 1537
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Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Öre
Year
1536 – 1537
Ruler
Gustav I Vasa
(1523–1560)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.29
Diameter (mm)
23.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1536 to 1537. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 23.4 mm and weighs 3.29 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned half bust of armored king Gustav within beaded circle divides date at sides of head. Legend outside of circle. (Gustav Vasa king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is above a long arms cross that cuts the legend in four. (New coinage of Stockholm.)
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