2 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö) 1543-1544 front 2 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö) 1543-1544 back
2 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö) 1543-1544 photo
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2 Mark - Gustav Vasa Svartsjö

 
Silver (.500) 23.67 g 40.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustav I Vasa (1523-1560)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1543-1544
Value
2 Marks (½)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
23.67 g
Diameter
40.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#107676
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Six lines legend inside a double-lined square. Above the date, below the value expressed as multiple of Ore. Floral ornaments at sides of square

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15 : 44
________
GVSTAVS°D
G*SWECO:
RVM:GOTHO
RVM:WAN
DALORVM
:Q 3 : REX
_________
: XVI : ÖRE :

Translation: Gustav (Vasa) by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends

Comment

Diameter varies from 37 mm - 41 mm.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Gustav Vasa, who was the first king of Sweden and played a significant role in the country's transition from a Catholic to a Protestant state.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1544  9855 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mark - Gustav Vasa (Svartsjö) 1543-1544 coin.