Sweden 1 Öre - Gustav Vasa, 1532 – 1533

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Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Gyllen (1521 – 1534)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Öre
Year 1532 – 1533
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Billon (.313 silver)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.32
Diameter (mm) 27.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1532 to 1533. Struck in Billon (.313 silver). Measures 27.4 mm and weighs 3.32 g.

Obverse
Crowned and mantled figure of King Gustav Vasa standing front, holding at sides a raised sword in the right hand, and a Royal Orb in the left. Between his feet is a small Vasa arms. King's figure is partially within a circle with legend outside (Erik the Saint, King of Sweden)
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a central inner shield with Vasa Arms. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. Shield is also above a cross with long arms that cuts the legend in four parts. (Coin of (the City of) Stockholm)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1533  SM# 52
1532  SM# 51

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