Sweden 2 Öre - Karl IX, 1608 – 1611

Type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Öre
Year 1608 – 1611
Ruler Charles IX (1604–1611)
Composition Silver (.500)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.58
Diameter (mm) 20.36
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Öre from Sweden. Issued from 1608 to 1611. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 20.36 mm and weighs 1.58 g.

Obverse
Crowned flat-topped shield with arms of the House of Vasa divides date at sides. Shield is within a circle with legend outside. (Karl IX by the Grace of God, King of Sweden)
Reverse
Crowned flat-topped shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden divides value at sides. Shield is within a beaded circle with legend outside. (New coin of the Kingdom of Sweden)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1611  — Higher crowns. Rounded down shields
1610  — Higher crowns. Rounded down shields
1609  — Higher crowns. Pointed down shield only on obverse
1609  — Higher crowns. Rounded down shields
1608  — Smaller crowns. Shields are pointed down

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