Sweden 12 Mark - Johan III, 1590
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Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Daler
(1534 – 1593)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
12 Mark
Year
1590
Ruler
John III
(1568–1592)
Composition
Gold (.525)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
5.4
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
12 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1590. Struck in Gold (.525). Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.4 g.
- Obverse
- Big crowned Vasa Arms divides value and date at sides. Vasa Arms are within a circle with legend outside (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
- Reverse
- Quartered greater Arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third) inside a circle with legend outside. (New gold coin of the King of Sweden)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1590 | 2.6K | Unique; quite all lost or melted |
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