Sweden 1 Öre - Johan III, 1575

1 Öre from Sweden. Issued in 1575. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.33 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 the circle (Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and Vasa Arms above a cross with long arms. Value is at both sides of shield, right below horizontal arm of cross. The shield is inside a circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms. (New coin of (the city of) Stockholm)