8 Mark 'Klippingar' - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1568
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Marks (2)
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.938)
Weight26.33 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueSquare (irregular)
Klippe
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#129, Dav EC I#8704
Obverse descriptionCrowned Vasa arms with interwoven letters I and C at sides. Last two numbers of date at bottom of arms. Ornament all along the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringI C 6 8
(Translation: I for Johann III and C for Karl IX)
Reverse descriptionThree crowns of Sweden divides value at sides. Ornament all along the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering8 M
Edge
Mint
Mintage1568  - -
Catalog ID2275656330
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