Sweden 1 Ungersk Gyllen - Erik XIV, 1568

1 Hungarian Gyllen from Sweden. Issued in 1568. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.2 g.

Obverse

Half-length armored bust of King Erik XIV facing right with laurel wreath and long goatee. Date below bust (Erik XIV by the grace of God king of Sweden)

Reverse

Seashore with archipelago partially inside a circle; above radiant name of Jehovah in clouds, from which a scepter falls. ((God) gives to whom He wishes)