© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint; Type III
| Silver (.625) | 5.70 g | 28.66 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1540 |
| Value | ½ Mark (⅛) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 5.70 g |
| Diameter | 28.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107662 |
|---|---|
| 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 1540
Comment
Diameter varies from 26 mm - 30 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa (Västerås mint; Type III) 1539-1540 from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letter "V" (for Västerås) located above the king's head on the obverse side of the coin. This distinctive feature was added to distinguish the coins minted at the Västerås mint from those minted at other mints in Sweden during the same period.
