Sweden 4 Öre - Karl IX, 1605 – 1606
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Information
Country
Sweden
Currency
First riksdaler
(1598 – 1665)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
4 Öre = ½ Mark
Year
1605 – 1606
Ruler
Charles IX
(1604–1611)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
4.8418
Demonetized
Yes
Description
4 Öre = ½ Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1605 to 1606. Struck in Silver (.625). Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.84 g.
- Obverse
- Crown 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. (Karl, by the Grace of God, designed King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within double inner circle with two different legend. (... and hereditary Prince (continues from obverse legend) God is my comfort)
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