Sweden 1 Fyrk - Johan III, 1578 – 1592
Type III
Information
Country
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Öre = 6 Penningar
Year
1578 – 1592
Ruler
John III
(1568–1592)
Composition
Billon (.105 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
0.98
Diameter (mm)
18.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Öre = 6 Penningar from Sweden. Issued from 1578 to 1592. Struck in Billon (.105 silver). Measures 18.8 mm and weighs 0.98 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned Vasa arms within a circle; two big dots at sides of arms. Legend outside, along the rim. (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden divides last two digits of date at sides. Shield is inside a beaded circle with legend outside. (New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)
- Edge
- Plain
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