Sweden 1 Daler - Gustav Vasa, 1542 – 1550

1 Daler - Gustav Vasa from Sweden. Issued from 1542 to 1550. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 44 mm and weighs 29.25 g.

Obverse

Half length figure of crowned and armored King Gustav Vasa holding raised sword in right hand and a globus cruciger in left (symbols of King's power). King's bust is at top of an ornate-shaped Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle while the legend is outside. (Gustav (Vasa) by the Grace of God King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)

Reverse

Standing veiled figure of Christ with raised right arm as in benediction and a globus cruciger in left hand. Christ feet are holed, symbol of resurrection after the crucifixion. Christ is partially within an ornate circle with legend outside. date is at end of legend (Savior of the World, help us.)