Sweden 1575 1/2 ore
This specimen was lot 31750 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $176.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "Johan III 1/2 Ore 1575, AU50 NGC. Nicely toned and original with bold features, a scarce quality for this early series. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate' Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson." 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 1575-77 and 1589.
Recorded mintage: 156,165.
Specification: 1.63 g, 0.203 fine silver, 22 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM MB151, SM-83.
- 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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