AAH-3; KM-63.1; HG-7. Type III. All 4 Marks for Johan should be considered RARE, with only two dates and three different types. Johan apparently had no desire to rule Sweden as he renounced his right to succession two times. The first time was in 1604 at the age of 15 with the second being 1611. Both times with promises of several duchies to be added to his domain. Though he never ruled Sweden as king he was a member of the state government acting as regent while King Charles IX was away warring with Livonia. Before dying in 1618 he nearly ruined the economy of his duchy leaving immense debts for lavish spending and the building of Johannesburg Castle, but died before construction was finished. Well struck with moderate even wear on the high points. Attractive grey toning showing hues of blue.NGC VF-35.
