Sweden 1 Örtug - Gustav Vasa, 1529

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Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Gyllen (1521 – 1534)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre
Year 1529
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Billon (.313 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.73
Diameter (mm) 19.25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Örtug = ⅓ Öre from Sweden. Issued in 1529. Struck in Billon (.313 silver). Measures 19.25 mm and weighs 1.73 g.

Obverse
Shield with Vasa arms inside a beaded circle. Legend outside. (Gustav Vasa king of Sweden by the grace of god.)
Reverse
Shield of the Three Crowns of Sweden within beaded circle. Legend outside with date at end if present. (Coinage of Stockholm.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1529  — SM# 59. Shield on reverse with pointed upper side.
ND (1528)  — SM# 58

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