© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Fyrk - Karl "Lord Protector" Small crowns
1601 year| Billon (.141 silver) | 1.09 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Charles IX (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1601 |
| Value | 1 Fyrk = ¼ Ore (1⁄192) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Billon (.141 silver) |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#134330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant Hebrew letters meaning "Jehovah" within inner circle.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA *
יהוה
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Fyrk coin from Sweden, minted in 1601 during the reign of Karl "Lord Protector" (Small crowns), is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and copper, which was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. The coin weighs 1.09 grams and has a diameter of 17mm. Despite its small size, it is a valuable collector's item for numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
