½ Daler - Erik XIV Type I

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Eric XIV (1560-1568)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1561
Value ½ Daler
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 14.41 g
Diameter 36 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
111236
References MB# 107
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Armored bust of King Erik XIV facing right holding sword in right hand and globus cruciger in left; legend around. Date is below bust.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERICVS · XIIII · D:G REX · SVECIE +
+ 1561 +

Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden

Reverse

Crowned ornate shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Kalmar Union, Folkungs Lion and seal of the House of Vasa superimposed in the center) within beaded circle. King's motto outside, divided at both sides by the shield and cross over crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEVS * DAT CVI * VVLT

Translation: God gives to whom He wishes

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1561  6 006 Less than ten pieces known

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