Sweden ½ Öre - Karl "Lord Protector", 1599
Type I
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
First riksdaler
(1598 – 1665)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ore
Year
1599
Ruler
Charles IX
(1604–1611)
Composition
Billon (.203 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
1.62
Diameter (mm)
21.22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ore from Sweden. Issued in 1599. Struck in Billon (.203 silver). Measures 21.22 mm and weighs 1.62 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden divides last two digits of date at sides. Shield is within a circle with legend outside. ((of the) Kingdom of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Radiant sun with Hebrew letters meaning "Jehovah" within inner circle. (New coin, Yahweh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1599 | — | Year as 99 |
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