Sweden 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1522 – 1530

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1522 to 1530. Struck in Billon (.313 silver). Measures 28.65 mm and weighs 3.35 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. (Saint Erik king of Sweden.)

Reverse

Crowned shield with Dalarna Arms (crossed arrows) with a 'G' below, between the arrows, and the three crowns of Sweden above and at sides. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is above a cross with long arms that cuts the legend in four parts. (Coinage of Stockholm.)