Sweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1544 – 1549

Svartsjö mint; bust type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Mark
Year 1544 – 1549
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.25
Diameter (mm) 28.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1544 to 1549. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 28.8 mm and weighs 5.25 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) King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
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.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1549  — SM# 196
1547  — SM# 195
1546  — SM# 194
1545  — SM# 193
1544  — SM# 192

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