2 Öre - Johan III Type V

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1591-1592
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Öre (1⁄16)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.187 silver)
Weight2.67 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#207
Obverse descriptionLast two digits of date divided by crowned Vasa arms inside a cirlce. Legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOHANNES. 3. D: G. SVEC REX.
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionDenomination divided by crowned IR inside a cirlcle with legend outside.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA REG SVEC Z IR Ö
(Translation: New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1591  - SM# 68 - 489 924
1591  - SM# 68 - Inverted `1` -
1592  - SM# 68 - Overdated on 1591 -
1592  - SM# 69 - 20 812
Catalog ID1127813530
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