Sweden 2 Daler - Erik XIV, 1561

2 Daler - Erik XIV from Sweden. Issued in 1561. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 43.16 mm and weighs 58.74 g.

Obverse

Crowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder and globus cruciger. King is within circle, with legend outside. (Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)

Reverse

Half length figure of crowned and armored King Gustav Vasa holding sword in right hand and a globus cruciger (Symbols of King's power) in left. Below an ornate shaped Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle while the legend is outside. (Gustav (Vasa) by the Grace of God King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends.)