Sweden 1 Fyrk - Sigismund of Poland, 1594 – 1598
Type II
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Öre = 6 Penningar
Year
1594 – 1598
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza)
(1587–1632)
Composition
Billon (.152 silver)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.09
Diameter (mm)
19
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Öre = 6 Penningar from Sweden. Issued from 1594 to 1598. Struck in Billon (.152 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.09 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned monogram for King Sigismund Vasa ("SR") surround by lettering (Sigismund by the grace of God King of Sweden and Poland)
- Reverse
- Crowned coats of arms of Sweden (three crowns) within beaded circle. Final two digits of the date are on either side of shield. Legend outside the circle. (New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)
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