Sweden 1 Daler - Erik XIV, 1561 – 1568

Obverse Reverse

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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