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½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type II
| Silver (.500) | 5.25 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1549 |
| Value | ½ Mark (⅛) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 1544 : (mm)
Comment
Diameter varies from 26 mm - 30 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type II) 1544-1549 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique bust type II design of King Gustav Vasa, which was only used on coins minted at the Svartsjö mint during this specific time period. This makes it a distinctive and rare coin among collectors.
