½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 front ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 back
½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 photo
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½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type I

 
Silver (.500) 4.83 g 27.68 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1541-1544
Value
½ Mark (⅛)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
4.83 g
Diameter
27.68 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#64239
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and small shield with arms of Vasa in center. The crowned shield is within a circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOMINI EST TERRA EC 1541

Comment

Diameter varies from 26 mm - 30 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bust type I design of Gustav Vasa, which was only used in the early years of his reign (1541-1544) and is considered a rare variation among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1544  134662 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type I) 1541-1544 coin.