1 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Bust type IV) 1558-1560 front 1 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Bust type IV) 1558-1560 back
1 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Bust type IV) 1558-1560 photo
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1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IV

 
Silver (.500) 12.04 g 34.55 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1558-1560
Value
1 Mark (¼)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
12.04 g
Diameter
34.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#64236
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 beaded circle with legend outside.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM · + ·
15 60

Comment

Diameter varies from 32 mm - 36 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bust type IV of Gustav Vasa, which was only used during a short period of time in the late 16th century. This makes it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Swedish coins.