4 Öre - Johan III (Legend type II) 1575-1582 front 4 Öre - Johan III (Legend type II) 1575-1582 back
4 Öre - Johan III (Legend type II) 1575-1582 photo
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4 Öre - Johan III Legend type II

 
Silver (.625) 4.64 g 28.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
John III (Johan III) (1568-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1575-1582
Value
4 Öre (⅛)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
4.64 g
Diameter
28.75 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#131053
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned complex shaped tripartite shield with Greater arms of Sweden (Three Crowns of Sweden; Folkungs Lion and seal of the House of Vasa) divides value at sides. Shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA * NOVA * REG * SVECIE
4 OR

Translation: New coin of the King of Sweden

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Öre - Johan III (Legend type II) 1575-1582 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small cross above the king's crown. This cross is known as the "Johan III cross" and was added to the coin's design to symbolize the king's strong Christian faith. This feature sets the coin apart from other coins of the same era and makes it a distinctive and interesting collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1582  44820 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 4 Öre - Johan III (Legend type II) 1575-1582 coin.