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3 Mark - Johan III Type II
| Issuer | Sweden |
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| Year | 1590 |
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| Weight | 18.42 g |
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| Obverse description | The Folkung Lion passant rampant, facing left, depicted in high relief within a large inner circle. The lion is rendered in the heraldic style typical of late 16th-century Swedish coinage, with detailed mane and claws. A circular legend surrounds the inner circle along the outer rim of the coin. |
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| Obverse lettering | MONETA * NOVA * REGIS * SVECIE (Translation: New coin of the King of Sweden) |
| Reverse description | The small Vasa arms displayed centrally within an inner circle, flanked on either side by the denomination mark and date elements (3 M / 15 90). The Three Crowns of Sweden appear in close proximity to the central arms. A circular Latin legend runs along the outer rim outside the inner circle, naming the king and his titles. |
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