3 Mark - Erik XIV

€143,280.00
IssuerSweden
Year1562
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Marks (¾)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.375 silver)
Weight30.95 g
Dimensions41.75 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#116, Dav EC I#8703
Obverse descriptionCrowned quartered coat of arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third) with central Vasa Arms within a circle. Legend outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringERICVS*XIIII*D*G*SVE*GOT*VAN*QZ*REX
(Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionArchipelago landscape in roaring sea, with a city near shoreline; in the sky a scepter is coming down from sunrays above clouds. This scene is within an ornate circle, with King`s motto outside and date at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEVS * DAT * CVI * VVLT * 156Z +*
(Translation: God gives to whom He wishes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1562  - -
Catalog ID3569643470
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