AAH-9; KM-3; HG-25; Dav-4510. Type III. VERY RARE date and type. Armored bust left, crowned arms of Sweden (Kalmar Union), Folkung lion and the seal of the house of Vasa below, legend around in two like divided by beaded boarder; Reverse: Radiant "IHEHOVA" in Hebrew, legend around in two lines divided by beaded boarder. Even though he did not actually become king until 1604, as regent (1598-1604) he was the de facto ruler after having taken power from his nephew Sigismund who was at the time based in Poland. Nice strike with all of the major details present. Attractive grey toning with light iridescence.NGC EF-45.
