1 Mark - Erik XIV Arms type II, legend type II

Issuer Sweden
Year 1563-1568
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Mark (1/4)
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Billon (.484 silver)
Weight 11.95 g
Diameter 33.78 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#119
Obverse description Crowned and armored bust of King Erik XIV facing right within double circle. Legend outside.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ERICVS*XIIII*D:G*SVE*GOT*VAN*Q*REX
(Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse description Crowned quartered oval coat of arms of Sweden Three crowns of Sweden in first quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second: Norwegian Lion in third and Danish leopards in fourth) with central Vasa Arms. Two flowers tied at bottom of arms. The Coat of arms is within a circle with King`s motto and date outside.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + CVI * VVLT * DEVS * DAT * 1567
(Translation: God gives to whom He wishes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1563 - Type 1 -
1564 - Type 1 -
1565 - Type 1 -
1567 - Type 1 -
1567 - Type 2 -
1568 - Type 2 -
Numisquare ID 2377947880
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