Sweden (15)79 1/2 ore
This specimen was lot 1210 in Stephen Album internet sale 28 (Santa Rosa, CA, July 2024), where it sold for $84. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN: Johan III, 1568-1592, AR 1/2 öre, 1579, lovely original toning, PCGS graded EF45." 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. This type was struck 1577-92 in substantial quantities but choice specimens are few. If this example ever had any silver, it has long since worn off. Four fÿrk made an öre and 128 fÿrk made a daler.
Recorded mintage: 479,732.
Specification: 1.63 g, 0.203 fine silver, 20-22 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM MB162, SMB-91.
- 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]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Internet Auction 28, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2024.
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