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© Stacks Bowers
1 Mark - Gustav Vasa Västerås mint; Type II
| Silver (.625) | 13.60 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1540 |
| Value | 1 Mark (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 13.60 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107630 |
|---|---|
| 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 beaded circle with legend outside.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATVS · QVI · TIMET · DOMINVM · (mm)
15 40
Translation: Blessed is the man who fears the Lord
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Gustav Vasa, the first king of Sweden, who played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state.
