Obverse description	Crowned 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 outside.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	IOHANNES * D:G * SVECIE * GOT * VAN * REX * (Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse description	Crowned ornate 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) within beaded circle. King`s motto outside, with date at end divided by the crown`s cross.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	* DEVS * PROTECTOR * NOSTER * 15 75 (Translation: God our Protector)
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Mint
Mintage	1573  - - 1574  - - 1575  - - 1576  - - 1592  - -
Catalog ID	6439115550
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