© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1976
1 Mark "Dalermark" - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type II
1544 year| Silver (.500) | 9.4 g | 33.7 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1544 |
| Value | 1 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 33.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown of Sweden above three shields in a triangular frame: above two shield are bent to the center of the coin: the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms that divides date at sides. Crown and three shields are inside a double circle with legend outside; inner circle is a single line, while outer circle is a laurel circlet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM (mm)
15 | 41
Translation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord
Comment
This coin is called "Daler mark" since the King's portrait is the same used in Daler dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Mark "Dalermark" - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö mint; bust type II) 1544 from Sweden made of Silver (.500) weighing 9.4 g is that it features a unique bust type II of King Gustav Vasa, which was only used in a short period of time during his reign. This makes it a rare and valuable coin among collectors.
