Sweden (15)75 4 ore
This specimen was lot 23553 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 4 Ore, 1575. Johan III. NGC MS-62. A tremendous example of the type that sits perched atop the NGC population report, this incredible example delivers a nearly full strike and soft luster throughout. Escaping any signs of friction and bearing only the most limited of marking, this tremendous specimen delivers a wholesome appeal that is certain to attract a plethora of excited bids. About as nice as this issue comes, we expect any specialist in Swedish coinage to bid aggressively to add this piece to their numismatic holdings." 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.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver or billon.
Catalog reference: KM MB155.1.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The January 2023 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Taraszka Collection and the Mark and Dottie Salton Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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