Sweden 1 Mark - Gustav Vasa, 1544 – 1549

1 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1544 to 1549. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 34 mm and weighs 9.06 g.

Obverse

Crowned and armored half figure of King Gustav Vasa, with raised sword in right hand and globus cruciger in the left (symbols of the power of Sweden). Figure of King is within a laurel circlet with legend outside. (Gustav (Vasa) King of Sweden by the Grace of God)

Reverse

Crown of Sweden above three shields in a triangular frame: above two shield are bent to the center of the coin: the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms that divides date at sides. Crown and three shields are inside a double circle with legend outside; inner circle is a single line, while outer circle is a laurel circlet. (Blessed is the man who fears the Lord)