Sweden 2 Mark - Johan III, 1592

2 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1592. Struck in Billon (.484 silver). Measures 36 mm and weighs 12.32 g.

Obverse

Quartered greater Arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third and small shield with Vasa arms superimposed in center) inside a circle with legend outside. (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 above the date; below the square is the letter S (maybe to mark the Stockholm mint). Legend is outside the circle.