Sweden 16 Mark - Karl IX, 1607 – 1611

16 Mark = 1 Carolin from Sweden. Issued from 1607 to 1611. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 26.1 mm and weighs 4.95 g.

Obverse

Crowned and armored bust of King Karl IX facing left, wearing a folded band over shoulders. King's bust is inside a rope circle with legend outside together with the radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King's head. (Karl IX, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)

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