2 Daler - Johan III Coronation

Features

Issuer Sweden
King John III (1568-1592)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1569
Value 2 Daler
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 58.50 g
Diameter 42.5 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
136797
References MB# 141
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Dethronement of Erik XIV and coronation of King Johann III

Obverse

Half-length figure of crowned and armored King Johan III holding a raised sword over right shoulder, and a globus cruciger in left hand (Symbols of King's power). King's bust is at top of an ornate quartered Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle also with King's motto while the legend is outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOHANNES.III.D:G.SVE CIE.GOT.VAN.REX.
DEVS PROTEC TOR NOSTER

Translation:
Johan III by the grace of god king of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends
God is our protector

Reverse

Crowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder in right hand and the globus cruciger in left (symbols of King's Power). Bust is within circle, with legend outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ERICVS * XIII * D:G * SVE * GOT * VAN * QZ *REX *

Translation: Erik XIV by the grace of god king of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends

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