1 Mark - Karl IX First serie

€2.00
IssuerSweden
Year1604-1606
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark (⅙)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.821)
Weight4.94 g
Dimensions29.33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#13
Obverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center) divides date at sides. Shield is within a circle with legend outside.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·D:G·DESIG·REX·SVEC·&·PRIN·HÆR · 16 06
(Translation: Karl, by the Grace of God, designed King and hereditary Prince of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionRadiant sun with Hebrew letters for `Jehovah` within double inner circle with two different legend: King`s motto in inner circle and value in letters in the outer one.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringיהוה + IEHOVA · SOLATIVM · MEVM · * · I · MARK · SVENSKA ·
(Translation: God is my comfort)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1604  - -
1605  - -
1606  - -
Catalog ID5102754440
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