2 Öre - Johan III Type IV

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1575
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Öre (1⁄16)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight2.37 g
Dimensions26.86 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#154
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of King Johann III with long beard within a circle divides at sides the last two digits of date. Legend outside
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOHANNS. 3. D:G. SWECIE. REX.
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionCrowed bipartite shield with Three Crowns of Sweden at left and Folkungs Lion at right divides value at sides. Shield is inside a circle, with legend outside.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA STOKHOLM. Z Ö
(Translation: New coin of (the city of) Stockholm)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1575  - -
1575  - Z in value similiar to a `7` -
Catalog ID8961374990
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