© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
2 Penningar - Sigismund of Poland
1594 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund (1592-1599) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 2 Penningar (1⁄384) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value with two crowns aboe, one crown below, within beaded inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MONETA · NOVA · REG · SVE
Translation: New coinage of the Kingdom of Sweden.
Interesting fact
The 2 Penningar coin from Sweden, minted in 1594 during the reign of Sigismund of Poland, was made of silver and features a unique design. On one side, it depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Sweden, while the other side features a portrait of Sigismund himself. This coin is notable because it was minted during a time of political turmoil in Sweden, as Sigismund was struggling to maintain his power and authority in the face of opposition from the Swedish nobility. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship of medieval coin makers.
