2 Rosenobler - Johan III Type II

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1585-1586
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Rosenobler (10)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight15.36 g
Dimensions40.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#165, Fr#4
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 Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
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 two lines.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBENE + FACIENDO + NEMINEM + TIMEMVS DEVS PROTEC : TOR NOSTER •
(Translation: God is our protector)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1585-1586)  - -
Catalog ID1019159810
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