Sweden ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1559 – 1560

½ Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1559 to 1560. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 28.65 mm and weighs 5.92 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. 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. Last two digits of date are at sides of Vasa Arms, within the shield.