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3 Mark - Johan III Type II
1590 year| Billon (.484 silver) | 18.42 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1590 |
| Value | 3 Marks (¾) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.484 silver) |
| Weight | 18.42 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Small Vasa Arms divides value and date at both sides within a circle. Close to the arms there are also the Three Crowns of Sweden. Legend is outside the circle, along the rim.
Lettering:
IOHANNES·3·D:G·SVECIE·GOT·VA·REX *
3 M
15 90
Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends
Comment
Differences between 3 mark type I and II1) Different Folkungs Lion style
2) In Type 1 Vasa arms are bigger and thicker while the value is small, in Type II is the opposite: Vasa arms are small and value is bigger.
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin, known as a "plug." This hole was added to the coin to prevent it from being counterfeited, as it was difficult to replicate the plug without damaging the rest of the coin. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it showcases the early efforts to prevent counterfeiting in coinage.
