Sweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1541 – 1544
Svartsjö mint; bust type I
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Mark
Year
1541 – 1544
Ruler
Gustav I Vasa
(1523–1560)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.83
Diameter (mm)
27.68
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1541 to 1544. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 27.68 mm and weighs 4.83 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned and armored half figure of King Gustav Vasa, with raised scepter in right hand and globus cruciger in the left (symbols of the power of Sweden). Figure of King is within circle with legend outside. (Gustav Vasa) by the grace of God king of Sweden.)
- Reverse
- Crowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and small shield with arms of Vasa in center. The crowned shield is within a circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.
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