Sweden 1 Daler "Baretten" - Gustav Vasa, 1534

Type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Daler "Baretten" - Gustav Vasa
Year 1534
Ruler Gustav I Vasa (1523–1560)
Composition Silver (.953)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 29.04
Diameter (mm) 40.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Daler "Baretten" - Gustav Vasa from Sweden. Issued in 1534. Struck in Silver (.953). Measures 40.6 mm and weighs 29.04 g.

Obverse
Armored King Gustav Vasa standing front holding a raised sword in right hand and the Globus Cruciger in the left. King wears a wide ermine mantle and a cap. King's figure is partially within a circle with legend outside. Date divided at sides of King (Gustav King of Sweden by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center) within circle with legend outside. The shield is above a long arms cross that cuts legend in four parts (New coin of Stockholm)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1534  SM# 98

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