Sweden 3 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector", 1599

Type I

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector"
Year 1599
Ruler Charles IX (1604–1611)
Composition Silver (.875)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 86.8
Diameter (mm) 44
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector" from Sweden. Issued in 1599. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 44 mm and weighs 86.8 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. ((of the) Kingdom of Sweden)
Reverse
Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within inner circle. (New coin....)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1599 

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