½ Daler - Johan III

Features

Issuer Sweden
King John III (1568-1592)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1573-1592
Value ½ Daler
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 14.1 g
Diameter 36 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
129116
References MB# 147
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHANNES * D:G * SVECIE * GOT * VAN * REX *

Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends

Reverse

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * DEVS * PROTECTOR * NOSTER * 15 75

Translation: God our Protector

Comments

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1573 
1574 
1575 
1576 
1592 

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