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© Uppsala Universitet
1 Portugalös - Johan III ND
| Gold (.979) | 34.4 g | 52 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1586 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (20) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 34.4 g |
| Diameter | 52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#128538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned heart-shaped quartered shield with Greater arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third and seal of the House of Vasa superimposed in the center). Legend around in three lines divided first by a beaded boarder than by a single line
Lettering:
MISERICORD : ET • VERITS : CVSTOD : REG ET ROBOR • CLEM • THRON : EIVS
BENE FACIENDO NEMINEM TIMEMS
DEVS PROTEC : TOR NOSTER •
Comment
Struck with same dies as multiple undated Daler from Stockholm mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Portugalös - Johan III ND (1585-1586) from Sweden made of Gold (.979) weighing 34.4 g is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. The coin was minted in 1585-1586, during the reign of King Johan III, who was instrumental in introducing the Protestant Reformation in Sweden. This period saw significant religious, political, and cultural upheaval in the country, and the minting of this coin reflects the economic and financial changes that were taking place at the time.
