Sweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1558 – 1560

Bust type IV

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Mark
Year 1558 – 1560
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.82
Diameter (mm) 29.15
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1558 to 1560. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 29.15 mm and weighs 5.82 g.

Obverse
Half figure of crowned King Gustav Vasa facing right. King is in full armor and holds a raised sword on his right shoulder. Figure of King is partially within a circle, with legend outside. (Gustav (Vasa) King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small shield with Vasa arms in center. The crowned shield is within a beaded circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1560  — SM# 133a year as "60"
1560  — SM# 133b year as "1560" - unique
1558  — SM# 130

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