1 Daler - Erik XIV Coronation

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1561
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value1 Daler
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight29.25 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#108
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder with right hand and the Globus Cruciger in left. King`s bust is within circle, with legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringERICVS * XIIII * D : G : SVE : GOT * VAN * QZ * REX
(Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionHalf length old figure of crowned and armored King Gustav Vasa holding a raised sword in right hand and a globus cruciger (Symbols of King`s power) in left. Below his bust an ornate shaped Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle while the legend is outside.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGOSTAVS:D:G:SVE* | *GOT:WAN:REX +
(Translation: Gustav (Vasa) by the Grace of God King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1561)  - -
Catalog ID7200144040
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