1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type III

Features

Issuer Sweden
King Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1557-1558
Value 1 Mark = ⅓ Daler
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 12.04 g
Diameter 36 mm
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
111807
References MB# 97,1
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned and armored half figure of King Gustav Vasa, with raised sword in right hand and globus cruciger in the left (symbols of the power of Sweden). Figure of King is within circle with legend outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GOSTAVS * D * G * REX * SWECIE | (radiating sun)

Translation: Gustav (Vasa) King of Sweden by the Grace of God

Reverse

Crown of Sweden above three shields in a triangular frame: above two shield are bent to the center of the coin: the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms that divides last two digits of date at sides. Crown and three shields are inside a beaded circle with legend outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BEATVS * QVI * TIMET * DOMINVM +
5 8

Mint

Stockholm, Sweden

Comments

Diameter varies from 32 mm - 36 mm.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1557  SM# 117
1558  SM# 118

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