Sigismund III Vasa, 1/2 öre 1597, Stockholm - beautiful
Coins minted during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, in the Republic and Kingdom of Sweden, by the Stockholm mint.
The second type minted after the coronation of Sigismund III Vasa as King of Sweden with the letters S - R (Sigismundus Rex) on the obverse.
Av.:
Crowned coat of arms Snopek (coat of arms of the Vasa family), on the sides of the coat of arms the letters S - R (Sigismundus Rex).
In the rim: SIGIS D G SVE & POL REX
Rw.:
Small coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sweden. On the sides of the shield abbreviated date 9 - 7
In the rim:MONETA NOVA REG SVE
Inscription variant with the King's titular ... SVE & POL REX on the obverse.
State of preservation: NGC MS63
Minor flaws in the disc and a shortage in the rim, but a beautifully preserved coin. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror. Mint condition confirmed by a very high NGC grade. Only one piece received a higher NGC MS64 grade. A beautiful piece for discerning collectors.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 10515 (R3), Ahlström(SM) 22a, Delzanno(SM) 30, Kopicki(MZIIIW) 1311.a (R3)
