1 Mark - Karl IX Second serie

€2.00
IssuerSweden
Year1607-1611
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark = 8 Ore (⅙)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.821)
Weight4.94 g
Dimensions30.38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#22
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored half-figure of King Karl IX facing right, holding a raised sword and the Globus Cruciger. King is inside a rope circle with legend outside together with the radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King`s head.
Obverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering( יהוה ) CAROLVS·IX·D:G·SVECOR·GOTH·VAND·&C·REX
(Translation: Karl IX, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionCrowned flat-topped 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), partially within a circle, divides date on either side. Value in letters outside the circle, along the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringI · MARK · * · SVENSKA · 16 07
Edge
Mint
Mintage1607  - -
1608  - -
1609  - -
1610  - -
1610  - CAROLS -
1611  - -
Catalog ID6708468580
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