KM-29 (plate coin, 3rd edition); AAH-32; Dav-4512; Bruun-703. Crowned armored bust left holding sword with arms of the Sweden (Kalmar Union) and Folkung lion alternating with the seal of the house of Vasa superimposed in the center to right, legend around in lines divided beaded boarder; Reverse: The three crowns of the Swedish coat of arms (symbolizing the Kalmar Union) surrounding the Folkung lion, legend in three lines around divided by beaded boarder. During the entirety of his relatively short reign Sweden was involved in constant warfare. Which for the most part was unsuccessful due to inferior military tactics and generals and partly to sheer bad luck. Though he officially became king in March of 1604, he was not crowned until nearly three years later on 15 March 1607. Well struck with attractive blue-grey toning and highly attractive.NGC AU-55.
