11/2 Mark - Erik XIV

€143,281.00
IssuerSweden
Year1562
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1,5 Mark (⅜)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.375 silver)
Weight15.6 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#114
Obverse descriptionCrowned quartered coat of arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third) with central Vasa Arms partially within a circle. Legend outside divided at bottom by the shield
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringERICVS·XIIII·D:G | SVE·GO·VA·QZ·REX·
(Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionArchipelago landscape in roaring sea, with a city near shoreline; in the sky a scepter is coming down from sunrays above clouds. This scene is within an ornate circle, with King`s motto outside and date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEVS * DAT * CVI * VVLT * 156Z
(Translation: God gives to whom He wishes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1562  - Q*RX+ -
1562  - QZ*REX + -
1562  - QZ*RX + -
Catalog ID4197344220
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