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1 Mark - Karl IX First serie
| Silver (.821) | 4.94 g | 29.33 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1606 |
| Value | 1 Mark (⅙) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 4.94 g |
| Diameter | 29.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within double inner circle with two different legend: King's motto in inner circle and value in letters in the outer one.
Lettering:
יהוה
+ IEHOVA · SOLATIVM · MEVM ·
* · I · MARK · SVENSKA ·
Translation: God is my comfort
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mark - Karl IX (First serie) 1604-1606 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to signify the value of the coin, as it was believed that the hole represented the "soul" of the coin. This design element was a distinct feature of Swedish coins during this time period and sets the 1 Mark - Karl IX (First serie) coin apart from other coins of its era.
