Sweden 1576 daler Dav-8705

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Heritage sale 3035, lot 31798
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 31798 in Heritage sale 3035 (Long Beach, September 2014), where it sold for $2,585. The catalog description[1] noted, "Johann III Riksdaler 1576 VF25 NGC, Stockholm mint. Alluring, steel-gray patina on this broad and impressive piece featuring the crowned and armored bust of Johann III shouldering a sword and holding an orb. The reverse depicts the standing, robed figure of Christ after resurrection. A wonderfully detailed early Ri[ks]daler example, scarcely seen in today's marketplace." Davenport lists this for 1569-87, 1591-92.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 29.25 g, 0.875 fine silver, 40-44 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM MB140; SM-25, Davenport-8705.

Source:

  • 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, and Warren Tucker, Heritage Signature Auction 3035, World and Ancient Coins, featuring the FoxLair Collection and the Law Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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