Schweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1539 – 1540

½ Mark aus Schweden. Ausgegeben von 1539 bis 1540. Geprägt in Silver (.625). Durchmesser 28.66 mm, Gewicht 5.7 g.

Avers

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

Revers

Crowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and small shield with arms of Vasa in center. The crowned shield is within a circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.