Sweden 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa, 1529 – 1530

Västerås mint; type III

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Gyllen (1521 – 1534)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Örtug
Year 1529 – 1530
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Billon (.313 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.71
Diameter (mm) 19.22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Örtug from Sweden. Issued from 1529 to 1530. Struck in Billon (.313 silver). Measures 19.22 mm and weighs 1.71 g.

Obverse
Shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle, with legend outside. (Gustav Vasa King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Shield with letter "A" in italic within circle. Legend outside with date at end. (Coin of Västerås)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1530  — SM# 20 error: same legend of obverse also in reverse
1530  — SM# 21 year as 30
1529  — SM# 19a - Year as Z9 - small rings at sides and above shields
1529  — SM# 19b - Year as 15Z9 - small rings at sides and above shields

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