2 Portugalöser - Johan III

€128,535.00
IssuerSweden
Year1585-1586
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value20 Ducats (40)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight68.8 g
Dimensions52 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#167, Fr#2
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored half-length bust of King Johann III facing right, holding raised sword over right shoulder and the Globus Cruciger in left hand (symbols of King`s Power) inside a double circle. Legend is within the two circle, while outside, along the rim, there are 23 provincial crowned heraldic arms.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOHANNES • 3 • D • G • SWEC ORVM • GOTOR • VAN RX
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionCrowned heart-shaped quartered shield with Greater arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third and seal of the House of Vasa superimposed in the center). Legend around in three lines divided first by a beaded boarder than by a single line
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMISERICORD : ET • VERITS : CVSTOD : REG ET ROBOR • CLEM • THRON : EIVS BENE FACIENDO NEMINEM TIMEMS DEVS PROTEC : TOR NOSTER •
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1585-1586)  - Unique -
Catalog ID6530206440
Comments