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1 Fyrk - Johan III Type III
| Billon (.105 silver) | 0.98 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1592 |
| Value | ¼ Öre (1⁄128) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.105 silver) |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden divides last two digits of date at sides. Shield is inside a beaded circle with legend outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA·NOVA·REG·SVEC·
8 4
Translation: New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden
Edge
Plain
Comment
Size may vary from 17 to 19 mm.Interesting fact
The 1 Fyrk coin was used during a time of great change in Sweden, with the country transitioning from a medieval society to a modern state. During this period, the coinage system was reformed, and the 1 Fyrk coin was introduced as a replacement for the older copper coins. Despite being made of Billon, a copper alloy with a small amount of silver, the 1 Fyrk coin was still considered a significant improvement over the previous copper coins, as it had a higher silver content and was more durable. This coin is a testament to the efforts of King Johan III to modernize Sweden's economy and currency during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1584 | 1437470 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1585 | 1322368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1588 | 1044992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1589 | 903021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1590 | 430735 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1591 | 92798 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1592 | 2063502 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Fyrk - Johan III (Type III) 1578-1592 coin.
