Schweden 4 Mark - Karl IX, 1607 – 1611

4 Mark aus Schweden. Ausgegeben von 1607 bis 1611. Geprägt in Silver (.821). Durchmesser 41.6 mm, Gewicht 19.75 g.

Avers

Crowned and armored half-figure of King Karl IX facing right, holding a raised sword and the Globus Cruciger. King is inside a double circle with King's motto in inner ring and legend in the outer. Radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King's head, inside the lines. (Karl IX, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends
God is my comfort)

Revers

Crowned 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), partially within a circle, divides date on either side. Value in letters outside the circle, along the rim.