4 Öre - Karl 'Lord Protector'

€2.00
IssuerSweden
Year1602-1603
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Öre = 1/2 Mark (1⁄12)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.625)
Weight4.74 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#10
Obverse descriptionArmored bare-headed bust of Prince Karl, with raised right arm holding a scepter behind the shoulder. Prince bust is at top of a crown with below 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. Shields and King are partially inside a circle with legend outside. The value is on either side of the upper shields.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringCARO : D:G · HÆ | PRIN : SVE * 4 ÖR
(Translation: Karl hereditary prince of Sweden by the Grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionRadiant Hebrew letters for `Jehovah` within inner circle. Legend outside with date at end.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · REG · SVE · 160Z יהוה
(Translation: New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1602  - -
1603  - -
Catalog ID1539830540
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