Sweden 1 Öre - Johan III, 1577

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued in 1577. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 25.4 mm and weighs 2.67 g.

Obverse

Full armored and mantled standing figure of King Johann III divides last digits of date at both sides. King is holding a sword in right hand and globus cruciger in left; his figure is partially inside a circle, with legend outside. (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and Vasa Arms above a cross with long arms. Value is at both sides of shield, right below horizontal arm of cross. The shield is inside a circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms. (New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)