Sweden ¼ Daler / 1 Ort - Karl "Lord Protector", 1599

¼ Daler / 1 Ort - Karl "Lord Protector" from Sweden. Issued in 1599. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 32.2 mm and weighs 7.22 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 and value in letters at end. ((of the) Kingdom of Sweden)

Reverse

Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within inner circle. (New coin)