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1 Mark - Gustav Vasa

1556 year
Silver 11.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1556
Value
1 Mark (¼)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.92 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#422359
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown of Sweden above three shields: the left shield has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms that divides the date (15 I 56). Crown and three shields are inside a circle with legend outside.

Lettering:
BEATVS : VI : TIMET : DOMINVM +
15 | 56

Translation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord

Comment

This is an unlisted type (not in Delzanno). 

Interesting fact

The Gustav Vasa 1556 coin is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted during its production run. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts, and its value can vary depending on its condition and rarity.