Sweden 1562 daler Dav-8701
This specimen was lot 30259 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $8,812.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "High-Grade Classic Swedish Rarity Eric XIV Daler 1562, Stockholm mint, XF45 NGC. A most impressive example of this rare daler with fine gray patina and well-struck details. The only flaw is a light old-time scratch on the coat of arms on the reverse, barely noticeable. A classic rarity in the Swedish series and highly elusive in this superior quality." Erik XIV (1543-77) succeeded his father Gustav Vasa in 1560. After displaying symptoms of insanity, he was deposed by his half brother John III in 1568 and spent the rest of his life in prison. Davenport lists this for 1561-63. One daler was four mark or 32 öre.
Recorded mintage: 18,514.
Specification: 29.25 g, 0.875 fine silver, 44 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: SM-6, Davenport-8701.
- 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., European Crowns, 1484-1600, Frankfurt: Numismatischer Verlag, 1977.
- [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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