Sweden 1 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector", 1598 – 1599

Type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector"
Year 1598 – 1599
Ruler Charles IX (1604–1611)
Composition Silver (.875)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 29.25
Diameter (mm) 44.43
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector" from Sweden. Issued from 1598 to 1599. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 44.43 mm and weighs 29.25 g.

Obverse
Big 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) divides last two digits of date at both sides. The shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. ((of the) Kingdom of Sweden)
Reverse
Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within inner circle. (New coin)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1599  Year as 99 SM#7 60%
1598  Year as 98 SM#6 80%

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