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1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö mint; bust type III
| Silver (.500) | 9.06 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1549 |
| Value | 1 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 9.06 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 double circle with legend outside; inner circle is a single line, while outer circle is a laurel circlet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATVS : QVI : TIMET : DOMINVM *(mm)*
15 | 46
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 III of Gustav Vasa, which was only used in the Svartsjö mint. This bust type is characterized by a more mature and stern-looking portrait of the king, with a prominent chin and a slightly turned-up nose. It's a rare and valuable variation of the 1 Mark coin, highly sought after by collectors.
