1/2 Öre - Johan III Type II

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1574
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Öre (1⁄64)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.105 silver)
Weight1.11 g
Dimensions19.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#148
Obverse descriptionCrowned IR within a circle. Outside legend with last two digits of date at the end.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIOHANN·3·D:G·REX·SVECI·74 ·I·R·
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionCrown within beaded circle. Legend outside.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONET·A·NOVA·STOKHOLM+
(Translation: New coin of Stockholm)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1574  - SM# 82 -
Catalog ID8491810340
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