Sweden 2 Daler - Johan III, 1569

2 Daler - Johan III from Sweden. Issued in 1569. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 42.5 mm and weighs 58.5 g.

Obverse

Half-length figure of crowned and armored King Johan III holding a raised sword over right shoulder, and a globus cruciger in left hand (Symbols of King's power). King's bust is at top of an ornate quartered Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle also with King's motto while the legend is outside. (Johan III by the grace of god king of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends
God is our protector)

Reverse

Crowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder in right hand and the globus cruciger in left (symbols of King's Power). Bust is within circle, with legend outside. (Erik XIV by the grace of god king of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)