2 Rosenobler - Johan III (Type II) ND (1585-1586) front 2 Rosenobler - Johan III (Type II) ND (1585-1586) back
2 Rosenobler - Johan III (Type II) ND (1585-1586) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Rosenobler - Johan III Type II ND

 
Gold (.979) 15.36 g 40.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
John III (Johan III) (1568-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1585-1586
Value
2 Rosenobler (10)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Weight
15.36 g
Diameter
40.8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#128542
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned heart-shaped quartered shield with Greater arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden on first and fourth, Folkungs Lion on second and third and seal of the House of Vasa superimposed in the center). Legend around in two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BENE + FACIENDO + NEMINEM + TIMEMVS
DEVS PROTEC : TOR NOSTER •

Translation: God is our protector

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Rosenobler - Johan III (Type II) ND (1585-1586) coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Johan III, who was instrumental in introducing new currency reforms in an effort to stabilize Sweden's economy. The 2 Rosenobler coin was one of the new denominations introduced during this time, and it was intended to be used as a standard circulation coin. Despite its intended use, the coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with only a limited number of coins known to exist today.