Duchy of Östergötland 4 Mark - Johan, Duke of Östergötland, 1614

4 Mark - Johan, Duke of Östergötland from Duchy of Östergötland. Issued in 1614. Struck in Silver (.821). Measures 41.6 mm and weighs 19.28 g.

Obverse

Half figure of Duke Johan with high collar and folded band on right shoulder. Duke's figure is inside a circle with two lines of text around. (Johan, by the Grace of God, hereditary Prince of the Kingdom of Sweden and Duke of Östergötland.
God our protector.)

Reverse

Crown above three complex-shaped shields in a triangular frame: above two shield are bent to the center of the coin: the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms. Crown and three shields are encircled by two lines of text, with radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew in upper position, inside the text lines. Inner line of text is value in letters. (Gustav (II) Adolf by the Grace of God, hereditary prince and designed King of Sweden.)