Sweden 2 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1539 – 1540

Västerås mint; type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Öre
Year 1539 – 1540
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Silver (.625)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.29
Diameter (mm) 23.66
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1539 to 1540. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 23.66 mm and weighs 3.29 g.

Obverse
Crowned and armored bust of King Gustav Vasa facing right. Bust is inside a circle with legend outside. (Gustav (Vasa) king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
Reverse
Fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small shield with Vasa arms in center. Bigger shield is within a circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend, together with the mintmark. (All power to God.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1540  — SM# 154a - Portrait of 1539
1540  — SM# 154b - Portrait of 1540
1539  — SM# 153

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