4 Öre - Karl IX First serie

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1605-1606
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Öre = 1/2 Mark (1⁄12)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.625)
Weight4.8418 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#17
Obverse descriptionCrown three shield in a triangular frame: above shield with the Three crowns of Sweden at left and a shield with Folkungs Lion at right; behind these two a shield with Arms of the House of Vasa. Value at sides of crown. The three shield are inside a circle, with legend outside.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·D:G·DESIG·REX·SVEC * 4 ÖR
(Translation: Karl, by the Grace of God, designed King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionRadiant sun with Hebrew letters for `Jehovah` within double inner circle with two different legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringיהוה · SOLATIVM · MEVM · & · PRINCEPS · HÆREDIT · 1606 ·*·
(Translation: ... and hereditary Prince (continues from obverse legend) God is my comfort)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1605  - -
1606  - -
Catalog ID8513799290
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