1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint, bust type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1541-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark (1/4)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight10.04 g
Dimensions35.11 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#67, 1#
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored half figure of King Gustav Vasa, with raised sword in right hand and globus cruciger in the left (symbols of the power of Sweden). Figure of King is partially within circle with legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOSTAVS*D:G*REX*SWECIE:*
(Translation: Gustav (Vasa) King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrown of Sweden above three shields in a triangular frame: above two shield are bent to the center of the coin: the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms that divides date at sides. Crown and three shields are inside a rope circle with legend outside
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM (mm) 15 | 43
(Translation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541  - SM# 177 -
1542  - SM# 178 -
1543  - SM# 179 SWECI -
1543  - SM# 179 SWECIE -
1544  - SM# 180 -
Catalog ID6761578040
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