2 Rosenobler - Johan III Type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1576
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Rosenobler (10)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionGold
Weight15.3 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#161, Fr#5
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). Bust is within circle with legend inside, at sides of bust. Outside the circle, along the rim, there are 23 provincial crowned heraldic arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOH • 3 • D • G • | SVE • REX
(Translation: Johann III King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionVeiled Christ stands with blessing right arm and imperial orb in left hand. Christ figure is at top of a quartered shield with coat of 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) . The upper part of shield divides date at sides. Shield and figure of Christ are partially within a circle, with legend outside.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVATOR • MVN | DI • SALVA • NOS * 15 76
(Translation: World Savior save us)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1576  - -
1576  - Struck in silver -
Catalog ID5147208890
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