Sweden 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1529 – 1530

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1529 to 1530. Struck in Billon (.312 silver). Measures 28.22 mm and weighs 4.39 g.

Obverse

Standing armored and mantled King holding raised sword in right hand and Globus Cruciger in left. Small vasa arms between his feet. King's figure is partially inside a circle with legend outside. (Saint Erik King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small inner shield with Vasa Arms, above a long arms cross. The point of the cross cut the legend in four parts. Date is at the end of legend. (Coin of Västerås)