Sweden 2 Mark - Johan III, 1590
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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)
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