© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Daler - Johan III ND
| Silver (.875) | 58.50 g | 51.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1586-1587 |
| Value | 2 Daler |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 58.50 g |
| Diameter | 51.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#136791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MISERICORD : ET • VERITS : CVSTOD : REG ET ROBOR • CLEM • THRON : EIVS
BENE FACIENDO NEMINEM TIMEMS
DEVS PROTEC : TOR NOSTER •
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Daler coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Johan III (1586-1587), is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the previous coinage that had featured religious symbols and motifs, and marked a shift towards more secular imagery on Swedish coins.
