Sweden 8 Mark - Karl IX, 1608

8 Mark from Sweden. Issued in 1608. Struck in Silver (.821). Measures 47.6 mm and weighs 39.32 g.

Obverse

Crowned and armored half-figure of King Karl IX facing right, holding a raised sword in right hand and a 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) in the left. King is inside a double circle with King's motto in inner ring and legend in the outer with date at end. Radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King's head, inside the lines. (Karl IX, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends
God is my comfort)

Reverse

The three crowns of the Swedish coat of arms (symbolizing the Kalmar Union) above and at sides of a shield with Folkung lion. All is inside a circle with two lines of legend surrounding divided by beaded boarder. Value in letters below the shield with Folkung lion.