1/2 Öre - Johan III Type III

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1575-1589
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Öre (1⁄64)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionBillon (.203 silver)
Weight1.632 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#151
Obverse descriptionLetters `IR` divided by crowned Vasa arms, are inside a circle with legend outside
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering.I R. IOHANNS 3.D:G.SVEC.REX
(Translation: Johann III by the Grace of God King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within a circle divides last two digits of date at sides. Legend outside the circle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA.NOVA.STOKHOL 7 5
(Translation: New coin of (the city of) Stockholm)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1575  - SM#83 - 156 165
1576  - SM#84 - 1 486 332
1577  - SM#85 - 266 720
1589  - SM#98 - 39 571
Catalog ID1614357430
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