1/2 Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb

€2.00
IssuerSweden
Year1557-1558
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Mark (1/8)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.83 g
Dimensions29.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#96
Obverse descriptionHalf figure of crowned King Gustav Vasa facing right. King is in full armor and holds a raised sword on his right shoulder and the Globus Cruciger in left hand. Figure of King is partially within a circle, with legend outside
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOSTAVS : D:G : REX : SWECIE | (flower)
(Translation: Gustav (Vasa) King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small shield with Vasa arms in center. The crowned shield is within a beaded circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINI : EST : TERRA : & C 1557. +
Edge
Mint
Mintage1557  - SM# 128 -
1558  - SM# 129 -
Catalog ID1378463890
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