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2 Mark - Johan III Type I
1590 year| Billon (.484 silver) | 12.27 g | 35.25 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | 2 Marks (½) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.484 silver) |
| Weight | 12.27 g |
| Diameter | 35.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Square with King's motto on three lines. The square is within a circle and have at sides the value while below the date. Legend is outside the circle.
Lettering:
DEVS.PRO
TECTOR
NOSTER
2 M
1590
MONETA * NOVA * REGIS * SVECIE *
Translation:
God is our protector
New coin of the King of Sweden
Comment
This coin has two versions:
MB# 193,1 is the one described above
MB# 193,2 has the same legend (maybe an error????).
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of Johan III in 1590, was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 48.4% silver and 51.6% copper. This composition was chosen to reduce the cost of production, as silver was becoming increasingly expensive at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1590 | 133765 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Mark - Johan III (Type I) 1590 coin.
