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Sweden. King John III (1568-1592). Silver 1/2 Ore 1577. VF. Scarce

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Sweden. King John III (1568-1592). Silver 1/2 Ore 1577. VF. Scarce
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Country Sweden

Reign King John III (1568-1592).
Denomination 1/2 ore
Date Struck (15)77
Mint Nykoping
Obv: Crown above king's arms.
Rev: Crowned arms of state dividing partial date.
Weight 0.91 gm
Diameter 19 mm
Reference Ahl. 85
Grade VF, Scarce.

Historical Info:
John III (20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592) was King of Sweden from 1568 until his death. He was the son of King Gustav I of Sweden and his second wife Margaret Leijonhufvud. He was also quite autonomously the ruler of Finland (as Duke John) from 1556 to 1563. In 1581 he assumed also the title Grand Prince of Finland.