1 Daler "Spiran" - Gustav Vasa 1534-1535 front 1 Daler "Spiran" - Gustav Vasa 1534-1535 back
1 Daler "Spiran" - Gustav Vasa 1534-1535 photo
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1 Daler "Spiran" - Gustav Vasa

 
Silver (.953) 29.12 g 40.44 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1534-1535
Value
1 Daler
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.953)
Weight
29.12 g
Diameter
40.44 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#108025
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned quartered shield of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center) within circle with legend outside.

Lettering: + OMNIS ° POTESTAS ° A ° DEO : EST : AD : 15 : L : (mm)

Comment

Diameter varies from 38 mm - 41 mm.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features Gustav Vasa, who was the first king of Sweden and played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state.