© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type I
| Silver (.500) | 10.04 g | 35.11 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1544 |
| Value | 1 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 10.04 g |
| Diameter | 35.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107769 |
|---|---|
| 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
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM (mm)
15 | 43
Translation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord
Comment
Diameter varies from 32 mm - 36 mm.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bust type I design of Gustav Vasa, which was only used in the early years of his reign (1541-1544) and is considered a rare variation among Swedish coins.
