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© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Åbo mint; Type I
| Silver (.500) | 12.04 g | 33.88 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1558 |
| Value | 1 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 12.04 g |
| Diameter | 33.88 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 rope circle with legend outside.
Lettering:
BEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM (mm)
15 - 57
Translation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord
Comment
Diameter varies from 32 mm - 36 mm.The coins struck at Åbo, nowadays the city of Turku, were some of the first coins struck in Finland. With Finland being part of the Swedish Kingdom, the coins were most likely meant to circulate within the entire kingdom; however, there has been some disputes saying these coins were actually local issues of Turku. Even so, more evidence in needed to support that claim.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gustav Vasa, the first king of Sweden, who played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1557 | 47963 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1558 | 12758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Åbo mint; Type I) 1556-1558 coin.
