Sweden 6 Mark - Johan III, 1590 – 1591

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Mark
Year 1590 – 1591
Ruler John III (1568–1592)
Composition Gold (.500)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.7
Diameter (mm) 23.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1590 to 1591. Struck in Gold (.500). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 2.7 g.

Obverse
Big crowned Vasa Arms divides value 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
Three Crowns of Sweden within a circle with legend outside. Last two digits of date divided at sides of lower crown (New gold coin of the King of Sweden)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1591  1.7K SVEC GOT VA R(E)X
1590  1.6K SVE GOT VAN REX

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