1 Daler - Karl as Duke of Södermanland Type II

Issuer Södermanland, Duchy of
Year 1595-1598
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Daler
Currency Daler (1534-1593)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 28.93 g
Diameter 42.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#215, Dav EC I#8712
Obverse description Half-figure of Duke Karl in full ornate armor with a diagonal folded band. Left hand is upon an helmet ornate with long feathers, while the right is on side. Lettering around rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CAROLVS · D · G · | HÆRED · PRIN · SV | ETIÆ & DVX SV
(Translation: Karl by the Grace of God, hereditary prince of Sweden and Duke of Södermanland.)
Reverse description Crowned five-field shield with coat of arms of Sweden (Three Crowns), Folkunger Lion, Södermanland, Närke and Värmland plus central with arms of the House of Vasa. Shield is held by supporters at each side: a lion at left and a griffin at right. Last two digits of date at sides of lower arm. Legend around rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DE | VS | SOLATIVM * ME | VM * 9 7
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1595 - -
1596 - Unique -
1597 - -
1598 - -
Numisquare ID 4227943040
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