2 Öre - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint, bust type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1541-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Öre (1⁄16)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.625)
Weight3.29 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#65, 1#
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored bust of King Gustav Vasa facing right. Bust is inside a rope circle with legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOSTAVS : D:G * REX * SWECIE +
(Translation: Gustav (Vasa) king of Sweden by the grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionCentral small shield with Vasa Arms divides last two digits of date at sides. The small Vasa shield and the date are inside a fancy shaped shield together with the Three Crowns of Sweden (two above and one below Vasa arms). Legend around rim, with a rope circle separating legend from the bigger shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOMNIS : POTESTAS : A DEO 4 3
(Translation: All power to God.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1541  - SM# 197 -
ND (1541-1542)  - SM# 198 -
1542  - SM# 199 -
1543  - SM# 200 -
1544  - SM# 201 - 44 641
Catalog ID9777333870
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