½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb, Sweden

½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb, Sweden, 1557-1558 obverse image½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb, Sweden, 1557-1558 reverse image
½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Sweden flagSweden
  • Years of Minting:
    1557-1558
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    Stockholm, Sweden
½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crowned fancy-shaped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small shield with Vasa arms in center. The crowned shield is within a beaded circle, with legend outside. Date at end of legend.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Half figure of crowned King Gustav Vasa facing right. King is in full armor and holds a raised sword on his right shoulder and the Globus Cruciger in left hand. Figure of King is partially within a circle, with legend outside

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GOSTAVS : D:G : REX : SWECIE | (flower)

Reverse:

DOMINI : EST : TERRA : & C 1557. +

½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.500)

Size

½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb sizes
  • Weight:5.83 g
  • Diameter:29.2 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

Find out for sure in
our app

coin icon

"Is that" your coin?

Find out for sure in our app

Find my Coin

Coins similar to ½ Mark - Gustav Vasa Bust type IIIb

Similar Coins

3 Mark - Johan III Type III obverse image

3 Mark - Johan III Type III, 1590

Sweden

Value: $ 250.00

2 Mark - Kristina Type IV obverse image

2 Mark - Kristina Type IV, 1649-1651

Sweden

Value: $ n/a

1 Riksdaler - Frederick I Type IV obverse image

1 Riksdaler - Frederick I Type IV, 1738-1748

Sweden

Value: $ 12.74-1599.00

1 Öre Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora obverse image

1 Öre Silvermynt - Ulrika Eleonora, 1720

Sweden

Value: $ 14.00-35.00

Coin ID Scaner blog

Explore more

article cover image

Coins Overview

1971 Eisenhower Silver Dollar: Value, Varieties & Collecting Guide

The 1971 Eisenhower Silver Dollar debuted to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 moon landing. The U.S. Mint struck these coins in 40% silver for special proof sets and silver-clad collector issues. Each example features Eisenhower’s portrait on the obverse and an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse. Collectors prize these early strikes for their historical significance and striking design.

time to read12 min
06.22.25
article cover image

Coins Overview

$500 Bill: William McKinley Portrait & Current Collector Prices

The $500 bill, also known as the 500 dollar bill, is a pretty rare piece of U.S. currency history. It’s no longer in circulation, which makes the cost go higher, especially if you have rare pieces. Today, surviving examples are highly collectible, with values far exceeding their original face value.

time to read13 min
06.22.25
article cover image

Coins Overview

2003 Quarters Value: Full Guide to Designs, Worth & Key Dates

In the early 2000s, one of the most successful numismatic programs - 50 State Quarters - was launched in the USA. Within this program 2003 state quarters for 5 states came to light.

time to read12 min
06.20.25

Find out for sure in
our app

coin icon

"Is that" your coin?

Find out for sure in our app

Find my Coin