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1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Åbo mint; Type II
| Silver (.500) | 11.81 g | 34.33 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1556-1557 |
| Value | 1 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.81 g |
| Diameter | 34.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107771 |
|---|---|
| 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. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM: 1556 (mm)
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, on one side, and a crowned coat of arms on the other. This design was used for coins minted in Åbo (now Turku), Finland, during Vasa's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1556 | 63232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 II) 1556-1557 coin.
