Blood clipping 4 Mark, Dukes Johan and Karl, 1568. After Erik XIV's murder of both her husband Svante Sture and her two sons in the Sture murders in 1567, Märta Leijonhufvud was awarded a compensation of 270 kg of pure silver as penance.
Nice and clear copy with dark patina. Reverse: Erik XIV in profile with sword and royal apple. Obverse: The national coat of arms surrounded by crosses and angels and an outer line of text.
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