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2 Penningar - Johan III Type II ND
1576 year| Billon (.047 silver) | 0.72 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1576 |
| Value | 2 Penningar (1⁄384) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.047 silver) |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Three crowns of Sweden within beaded circle. Legend outside
Script: Latin
Lettering: +MONE NOVA REG SVEG
Translation: New coin of the King of Sweden
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Penningar - Johan III (Type II) ND (1576) coin from Sweden is that it was minted during the reign of King John III, who was known for his efforts to modernize and centralize the Swedish government, as well as his patronage of the arts and architecture.
