Sweden ½ Öre - Gustav II Adolf, 1627

Arboga mint; type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Ore
Year 1627
Ruler Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631–1632)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Weight (g) 14.34
Diameter (mm) 34.65
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Ore from Sweden. Issued in 1627. Struck in Copper. Measures 34.65 mm and weighs 14.34 g.

Obverse
Crown above ornate oval with the Three Crowns of Sweden together with the Seal of the House of Vasa in center. The oval is inside a circle with legend outside. Two flying banners may be present or not at both sides of oval. (Gustav (II) Adolf, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends and Grand Duke of Finland)
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings facing right within circle. Legend outside with date and value at end. (New copper coin of the City of Arboga)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1627 
1627  without banners at sides of oval

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