Sweden 2 Mark - Erik XIV, 1565 – 1567

16 Öre = 2 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1565 to 1567. Struck in Billon (.484 silver). Measures 39.36 mm and weighs 22.98 g.

Obverse

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

Reverse

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)