Sweden 1 Fyrk - Gustav II Adolf, 1629
Nyköping mint; type II
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
First riksdaler
(1598 – 1665)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore
Year
1629
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf)
(1631–1632)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6.95
Diameter (mm)
25.15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore from Sweden. Issued in 1629. Struck in Copper. Measures 25.15 mm and weighs 6.95 g.
- Obverse
- Wheat sheaf, symbol of the House of Vasa, divides value at sides within a beaded circle. Legend outside. (Gustav (II) Adolf, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Griffin with wings up walking left within circle. Legend outside the circle with date at end. (Copper coin of Nykoping)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1629 | — |
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