Sweden 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1523

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued in 1523. Struck in Billon (.469 silver). Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 4.02 g.

Obverse

Crowned and mantled figure of King Gustav Vasa standing front, holding a raised sword in the right hand, and a Royal Orb in the left. Between his feet is a small shield with arms of Vasa. King's figure is partially within a circle with legend outside. Small "E" at rigth of King. (Saint Erik king of Sweden.)

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a "S" in the middle is inside a double-lined circle with legend outiside. The shield is above a long arms cross that cut legend in four parts. (Coinage of Stockholm.)