Sweden 2 Öre - Johan III, 1570 – 1571

Bust; Type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency Daler (1534 – 1593)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Ore
Year 1570 – 1571
Ruler John III (1568–1592)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.49
Diameter (mm) 26.55
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Ore from Sweden. Issued from 1570 to 1571. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 26.55 mm and weighs 3.49 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust of King Johann III with long beard, partially within a circle. Legend outside (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden within a circle divides last two digits of date at sides. King's motto outside as legend. (God our Protector)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1571  846.7K
1570  778.1K

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