© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Daler - Karl as Duke of Södermanland Type II
| Silver (.875) | 28.93 g | 42.3 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Södermanland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles IX (1560-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1595-1598 |
| Value | 1 Daler |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.93 g |
| Diameter | 42.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#108026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned five-field shield with coat of arms of Sweden (Three Crowns), Folkunger Lion, Södermanland, Närke and Värmland plus central with arms of the House of Vasa. Shield is held by supporters at each side: a lion at left and a griffin at right. Last two digits of date at sides of lower arm. Legend around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DE | VS | SOLATIVM * ME | VM *
9 7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Daler - Karl as Duke of Södermanland (Type II) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. The coin was minted between 1595 and 1598, a period when Sweden was transitioning from a medieval society to a modern state. This coin is a representation of the shift towards a more centralized government and the rise of a modern economy. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring Karl as the Duke of Södermanland, highlights the importance of the nobility during this time period.
