1 Öre 1624 Sweden
Sweden
1624
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.01
Based on Copper spot price ($6.03/oz) · 95.0% purity · 0.88g
Updated 7:09 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Sweden |
| Years Minted | 1624 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Bust of King Gustavus Adolphus facing right.
Reverse
Crowned shield of Sweden.
History & Notable Facts
This 1 öre coin from 1624 was struck in nearly pure copper, a bold move that leveraged Sweden's vast ore deposits to stabilize currency during Gustavus Adolphus's wars.
At the time, copper coins like this one circulated widely, their intrinsic value making them practical for everyday trade in a kingdom stretched thin by conflict. Designs were simple: the king's bust on one side, a coat of arms on the other, all hammered out in Avesta or possibly Stockholm.
Mintage records burned in the 1838 fire, so precise numbers remain a mystery. What we know is that these coins often showed wear quickly, given their use in muddy markets and soldiers' pockets.
One collector once quipped that hauling a bag of them felt like carrying the national debt.
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