Sweden 20 Mark - Karl IX, 1606 – 1611

20 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1606 to 1611. Struck in Silver (.821). Measures 53.55 mm and weighs 99.05 g.

Obverse

Crowned and armored King Karl IX, wearing a long mantle, stands with head turned left. King has outstretched arms with raised sword in right hand, in the left the Globus Cruciger. At left there is the value, while at right a small table with crossed scepter and key. Around King's figure is a double circle of legend with the radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King's head. First circle of legend is King's motto. (Karl IX, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends etc.
God is my comfort)

Reverse

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). This shield is encircled by two lines of shields of all provinces and feuds of Sweden. The first line has fifteen flat-topped shields, while the second one fourteen more detailed shields. Date divided above at either side of crown.