Sweden 1 Öre - Sigismund of Poland, 1594 – 1598

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1594 to 1598. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.81 g.

Obverse

Full armored and mantled standing figure of King Sigismund divides last digits of date at both sides. King is holding a sword in right hand and globus cruciger in left; his figure is partially inside a circle, with legend outside. (Sigismund Dei Gratia King of Sweden and Poland)

Reverse

Central crowned shield with the Three Crowns and Sweden and inner shield of Vasa Arms is above a long arms cross. Value is divided at both sides of shield, below horizontal cross arms. Legend outside divided in four parts by cross arms. (New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)