2 Riksdaler - Karl IX Type I

€86,130.00
IssuerSweden
Year1607-1611
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Riksdaler
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight57.467 g
Dimensions53.55 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#27
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored King Karl IX, wearing a long mantle, stands with head turned left. King has outstretched arms with raised sword in right hand, in the left the Globus Cruciger. At King`s right a small table with crossed scepter and key. Around King`s figure is a double circle of legend with the radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King`s head. First circle of legend is King`s motto.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringיהוה CAROLVS·IX·D:G·SVECORVM·GOTHORVM·VANDALORVM·ETC·REX· * IEHOVAH * SOLATIVM * MEVM *
(Translation: Karl IX, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends etc. God is my comfort)
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). This shield is encircled by two lines of shields of all provinces and feuds of Sweden. The first line has fifteen flat-topped shields, while the second one fourteen more detailed shields. Date divided above at either side of crown.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering16 11
Edge
Mint
Mintage1607  - Unique -
1611  - Unique -
Catalog ID8234870240
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