Sweden 1 Daler "Svärdet" - Gustav Vasa, 1534

1 Daler "Svärdet" - Gustav Vasa from Sweden. Issued in 1534. Struck in Silver (.953). Measures 41 mm and weighs 29.44 g.

Obverse

Crowned portrait of King Gustav Vasa facing right divides date at sides. King wears a large folded cloath and has a raised sword in right hand, posed on shoulder. King is within a circle with legend outside. (Gustav King of Sweden and of the Goths 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.