1/2 Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IV

€2.00
IssuerSweden
Year1559-1560
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Mark (1/8)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight5.92 g
Dimensions28.65 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#99, 2#
Obverse descriptionHalf figure of crowned King Gustav Vasa facing right. King is in full armor and holds a raised sword on his right shoulder. Figure of King is partially within a circle, with legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOSTAVS : D:G : REX : SWECIE | (leaf)
(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. Last two digits of date are at sides of Vasa Arms, within the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDOMINI : EST : TERRA : & C : + 6 0
Edge
Mint
Mintage1559  - SM# 131 -
1560  - SM# 132 -
Catalog ID9556818630
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