Sweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1557 – 1558

½ Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1557 to 1558. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 29.2 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse

Half figure of crowned King Gustav Vasa facing right. King is in full armor and holds a raised sword on his right shoulder and the Globus Cruciger in left hand. Figure of King is partially within a 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 a small shield with Vasa arms in center. The crowned shield is within a beaded circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.