Sweden (1587) 2 riksdaler Dav-LS572
This specimen was lot 1587 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $3,240. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. 2 Riksdaler, ND (1587). Stockholm Mint. Johan III. PCGS EF-40. A VERY RARE issue, this broad, silver striking presents a charming tone with even wear across the higher points, while some hints of brilliance remain in the protected areas at the peripheries. A minor planchet flaw is noted below the bust of the king, but blends in rather well with the overall wholesome and original nature." 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. Davenport notes that 6¾, triple and quadruple riksdalers were also issued on this occasion.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-LS572.
- 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.
- Davenport, John S., Large Size Silver Coins of the World, 16th-19th Centuries, 3rd Ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1991.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 NYINC Sale: World and Ancient Coins, featuring the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection and the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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