Sweden 2 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector", 1598
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Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
First riksdaler
(1598 – 1665)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector"
Year
1598
Ruler
Charles IX
(1604–1611)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
58.63
Diameter (mm)
44.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector" from Sweden. Issued in 1598. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 44.1 mm and weighs 58.63 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 ....)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1598 | — |
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