1 Öre - Johan III Type IIB

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1577
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Öre (1⁄32)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight2.67 g
Dimensions25.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#153, 2#
Obverse descriptionFull armored and mantled standing figure of King Johann III 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.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOHANNES. 3. D: | G. SVECIE. RE | X. 7 7
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and Vasa Arms above a cross with long arms. Value is at both sides of shield, right below horizontal arm of cross. The shield is inside a circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMON | NOVA | REG.S | VEC. 1 ÖR
(Translation: New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1577  - Mintage shared with MB# 153,1 -
Catalog ID4626804940
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