Sweden 1 Daler - Erik XIV, 1561 – 1568
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Daler - Erik XIV
Year
1561 – 1568
Ruler
Eric XIV
(1560–1568)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
29.25
Diameter (mm)
44
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Daler - Erik XIV from Sweden. Issued from 1561 to 1568. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 44 mm and weighs 29.25 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder in right hand and the globus cruciger in left (symbols of King's Power). Bust is within circle, with legend outside. (Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)
- Reverse
- Crowned shield with coat-of-arms of Sweden and inner shield of Vasa arms encircled in a beaded line. A collar is around the shield. King's motto around the rim with date at end (God gives to whom He wishes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1568 | 58.5K | MB# 109,2 - Flowers and crosses in legend | ||
| 1567 | 12K | MB# 109,2 - Flowers in legend | ||
| 1566 | 10K | MB# 109,2 - Flowers in legend | ||
| 1565 | 3.9K | MB# 109,2 - Flowers in legend | ||
| 1563 | 35.5K | MB# 109,1 - Flowers in legend | ||
| 1563 | — | MB# 109,2 - Flowers in legend | ||
| 1562 | 18.5K | MB# 109,1 - Flowers in legend | ||
| 1561 | 42.3K | MB# 109,1 - Leaves in legend | ||
| 1561 | — | MB# 109,1 - Without leaves in legend |
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