Schweden 2 Mark - Erik XIV, 1562 – 1563

16 Öre = 2 Mark aus Schweden. Ausgegeben von 1562 bis 1563. Geprägt in Billon (.484 silver). Durchmesser 41 mm, Gewicht 24.07 g.

Avers

Crowned quartered coat of arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third) with central Vasa Arms within a circle. Legend outside. (Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)

Revers

Central square with King's motto on four lines. The Square is above a cross with long arms (only the arms heads are visible) and also have a flower/branches ornamentation on its border with rosettes in angles. Small Crowns in central position on sides above cross arms heads, except for the low side. Above the higher crown divides the date at sides, while below there is the value expressed in Ore (God gives to whom He wishes)