Sweden 1 Mark - Johan III, 1575 – 1579

1 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1575 to 1579. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 31 mm and weighs 7.11 g.

Obverse

Crowned bust of King Johann III with long beard within a circle divides at sides the last two digits of date. Legend outside (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)

Reverse

Crowned shield with Greater arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third and seal of the House of Vasa superimposed in the center) divide value at sides. Shield is within a circle with legend outside (New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)