1 Öre - Gustav II Adolf (Type I)
Obverse
Crowned ornate shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center), partially within a circle with legend outside.
Lettering: GVSTAVUS:ADOLPH:D:G:SVEC:GOTH:VAN:REX.M:P:F
Reverse
Griffin with wings down walking left within circle. Legend outside the circle with date in roman numbers at end, together with a little crown. Value is on either side of the griffin.
Lettering: MONETA:NOVA:CVPRE: (mm) NICOPENSIS:MDCXXVII (crown) I ÖR
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GVSTAVUS:ADOLPH:D:G:SVEC:GOTH:VAN:REX.M:P:F
Reverse Lettering
MONETA:NOVA:CVPRE: (mm) NICOPENSIS:MDCXXVII (crown) I ÖR
Comments
Exists also a variant with date between griffin's feet and with bigger crown over griffin head, but is maybe unique
Weight and diameter may vary
