Schweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1557 – 1558

½ Mark aus Schweden. Ausgegeben von 1557 bis 1558. Geprägt in Silver (.500). Durchmesser 29.2 mm, Gewicht 5.83 g.

Avers

Half figure of crowned King Gustav Vasa facing right. King is in full armor and holds a raised sword on his right shoulder and the Globus Cruciger in left hand. Figure of King is partially within a circle, with legend outside (Gustav (Vasa) King of Sweden by the Grace of God)

Revers

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