Daler of Gustav I of Sweden

A daler of Gustav I of Sweden from 1542. The daler was introduced in Sweden in 1534. The amount of silver had increased on the world market, making it possible to produce bigger silver coins. A big coin could also accommodate more complex pictures and more text. In Renaissance style, the king’s portrait was realistic and, at the same time, a strong sign of power. The picture on the back face shows the standing Saviour and the inscription SALVATOR MUNDI ADIUVA NOS (Saviour of the World, help us).

ANT2:165