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2 Mark - Johan III Type II
1592 year| Billon (.484 silver) | 12.32 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1592 |
| Value | 2 Marks (½) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.484 silver) |
| Weight | 12.32 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130666 |
|---|---|
| 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 above the date; below the square is the letter S (maybe to mark the Stockholm mint). Legend is outside the circle.
Lettering:
DEVS.PRO
TECTOR
NOSTER
1592
2 M
. S .
MONETA * NOVA * REGIS * SVECIE *
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of Johan III in 1592, 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 a more expensive metal at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still holds significant historical value and is sought after by collectors today.
