Sweden 2 Öre - Sigismund of Poland, 1594
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Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Öre = ¼ Mark
Year
1594
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza)
(1587–1632)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
2.74
Diameter (mm)
26.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Öre = ¼ Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1594. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 26.3 mm and weighs 2.74 g.
- Obverse
- Armored and crowned bust of King Sigismund facing right divides last two digits of date. King's bust is partially within a circle with legend outside. (Sigismund Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends and King of Poland)
- Reverse
- Crowed bipartite shield with Three Crowns of Sweden at left and Folkungs Lion at right divides value at sides. Shield is inside a circle, with legend outside. (New coin of the King of Sweden)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1594 | — |
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