Sweden ½ Öre - Johan III, 1575 – 1589

½ Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1575 to 1589. Struck in Billon (.203 silver). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.63 g.

Obverse

Letters "IR" divided by crowned Vasa arms, are inside a circle with legend outside (Johann III by the Grace of God King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within a circle divides last two digits of date at sides. Legend outside the circle. (New coin of (the city of) Stockholm)