1/2 Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint, bust type I

Issuer Sweden
Year 1541-1544
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Mark (1/8)
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 4.83 g
Diameter 27.68 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#66,1
Obverse description Crowned and armored half figure of King Gustav Vasa, with raised scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in the left (symbols of the power of Sweden). Figure of King is within circle with legend outside.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOSTAVS D G REX SWECIE | +
(Translation: Gustav Vasa) by the grace of God king of Sweden.)
Reverse description Crowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and small shield with arms of Vasa in center. The crowned shield is within a circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DOMINI EST TERRA EC 1541
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1541 - SM#188 -
1542 - SM#189 -
1543 - SM#190 -
1544 - SM#191 - 134 662
Numisquare ID 5937710810
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