12 Mark - Johan III

€2.00
IssuerSweden
Year1590
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value12 Marks (3)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionGold (.525)
Weight5.4 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#202, Fr#8, SM#12
Obverse descriptionBig crowned Vasa Arms divides value and date at sides. Vasa Arms are within a circle with legend outside
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOHANNES·3·D·G·SVECIE·GOT·VAN·REX 12 M 90
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionQuartered greater Arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third) inside a circle with legend outside.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONETA·NOVA·AVREA·REGIS·SVECIE
(Translation: New gold coin of the King of Sweden)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1590  - Unique; quite all lost or melted - 2 568
Catalog ID4675517440
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