Sweden 2 Mark - Johan III, 1590

Type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Mark
Year 1590
Ruler John III (1568–1592)
Composition Billon (.484 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 12.27
Diameter (mm) 35.25
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1590. Struck in Billon (.484 silver). Measures 35.25 mm and weighs 12.27 g.

Obverse
Circle divided in two by a vertical bar have the Three Crowns on Sweden in left hemisphere and Folkungs Lion in the right one. Legend outside, along rim. (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse
Square with King's motto on three lines. The square is within a circle and have at sides the value while below the date. Legend is outside the circle. (God is our protector

New coin of the King of Sweden)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1590  133.8K MB# 193,1; SM# 46
1590  MB# 193,2; SM#47

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