Sweden (15)66 1/2 ore
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This specimen was lot 31749 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $282. The catalog description[1] noted, "Eric XIV 1/2 Ore 1566, AU53 NGC. Deeply toned with well-struck features, an exceptionally nice example in all respects." Johan III was the second son of Gustaf Vasa and was Duke of Finland from 1556-1563 when he was imprisoned for opposing his brother, Eric XIV. After the demise of Erik, Johan III became King in 1568 and ruled until his death in 1592. One mark was eight öre. This type was struck 1561-68 as Erik tried to debase his way out of bankruptcy.
Recorded mintage: 365,924.
Specification: 1.67 g, 0.141 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM MB105, SM-40.
- Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
- Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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