2 Öre - Johan III (Type IV) 1575 front 2 Öre - Johan III (Type IV) 1575 back
2 Öre - Johan III (Type IV) 1575 photo
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2 Öre - Johan III Type IV

1575 year
Silver (.500) 2.37 g 26.86 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
John III (Johan III) (1568-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1575
Value
2 Öre (1⁄16)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
2.37 g
Diameter
26.86 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#131930
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowed bipartite shield with Three Crowns of Sweden at left and Folkungs Lion at right divides value at sides. Shield is inside a circle, with legend outside.

Lettering:
MONETA NOVA STOKHOLM.
Z Ö

Translation: New coin of (the city of) Stockholm

Comment

Weight may vary.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Öre - Johan III (Type IV) 1575 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during the reign of King John III, who was known for his efforts to modernize Sweden's economy and military. The coin's design features a crowned shield with the Swedish coat of arms, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.