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½ Mark - Karl IX Second serie
| Silver (.625) | 2.26 g | 24.65 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1609 |
| Value | 4 Öre = ½ Mark (1⁄12) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 24.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#129117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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), partially within a circle, divides date on either side. Value in letters outside the circle, along the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½ · MARK · * · SVENSKA ·
16 07
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark - Karl IX (Second serie) 1607-1609 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. Karl IX, who ruled from 1604 to 1611, was instrumental in introducing Protestantism as the official religion of Sweden and also implemented a number of economic and military reforms. The coin, made of silver and weighing 2.26g, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time of transformation.
