Sigismund III Vasa, 1/2 öre 1598, Stockholm
Sigismund III Vasa, 1/2 öre 1598, Stockholm
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 - 8
In the rim:COIN NOVA REG SVE
Condition: NGC MS62
Beautifully struck and preserved piece. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror. Mint condition confirmed by high NGC grade. This is the piece that received the highest NGC MS62 grade and is the only piece with an MS62 grade. A beautiful coin for discerning collectors.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 10517 (R3), Ahlström(SM) 23, Delzanno(SM) 32, Kopicki(MZIIIW) 1312 (R3)
