Sweden 3 Mark - Erik XIV, 1562

3 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1562. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 41.75 mm and weighs 30.95 g.

Obverse

Crowned quartered coat of arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third) with central Vasa Arms within a circle. Legend outside. (Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)

Reverse

Archipelago landscape in roaring sea, with a city near shoreline; in the sky a scepter is coming down from sunrays above clouds. This scene is within an ornate circle, with King's motto outside and date at end. (God gives to whom He wishes)