2 Mark - Johan III Type II

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1592
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Marks (1/2)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.484 silver)
Weight12.32 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#209
Obverse descriptionQuartered greater Arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third and small shield with Vasa arms superimposed in center) inside a circle with legend outside.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering* IOHANNES · 3 ·D·G * SVECIE *GOT * VA * REX
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionSquare with King`s motto on three lines. The square is within a circle and have at sides the value while above the date; below the square is the letter S (maybe to mark the Stockholm mint). Legend is outside the circle.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringDEVS.PRO TECTOR NOSTER 1592 2 M . S . MONETA * NOVA * REGIS * SVECIE *
Edge
Mint
Mintage1592  - -
Catalog ID4818348890
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