Sweden 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa, 1523

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Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Gyllen (1521 – 1534)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre
Year 1523
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Billon (.469 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.46
Diameter (mm) 20.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre from Sweden. Issued in 1523. Struck in Billon (.469 silver). Measures 20.7 mm and weighs 1.46 g.

Obverse
Crown above "G" with seven-pointed stars at sides within a beaded circle. Legend outside circle. (Gustav king of Sweden.)
Reverse
Shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within circle with legend outside. (New coinage of Stockholm.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1523)  SM# 55

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