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16 Mark - Karl IX Type I

Issuer Sweden
Year 1606
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Value 16 Mark = 1 Carolin (8⁄3)
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Obverse description Armored and draped laureate bust of Karl IX facing left, with a radiant divine name 'Jehovah' (in Hebrew) depicted above the head in glory. The effigy shows the king in partial armor with a ruffled collar, rendered in a bold, slightly crude hammered style typical of early Swedish gold coinage. A beaded inner border frames the design, with the royal Latin legend running along the outer circumference of the field.
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Reverse description A large crowned quartered royal arms of Sweden dominates the central field, displaying the three crowns of Sweden and the lion of the Folkung dynasty in alternating quarters, with the date divided on either side of the shield. The crown above the arms is rendered in high relief with elaborate detail. A beaded inner border frames the composition, with the Latin monetary legend encircling the outer field.
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