Sweden 1 Fyrk - Karl "Lord Protector", 1601

Big crowns

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore
Year 1601
Ruler Charles IX (1604–1611)
Composition Billon (.141 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.9
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore from Sweden. Issued in 1601. Struck in Billon (.141 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.9 g.

Obverse
Three large crowns in inner circle; legend outside. (Kingdom of Sweden)
Reverse
Radiant Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within inner circle.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1601  — SM# 31a

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