1 Mark "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX 1568 front 1 Mark "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX 1568 back
1 Mark "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX 1568 photo
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1 Mark "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX

1568 year
Silver (.938) 3.29 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
John III (Johan III) (1568-1592)
Prince
Charles (1568)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1568
Value
1 Mark (¼)
Currency
Daler (1534-1593)
Composition
Silver (.938)
Weight
3.29 g
Size
22 × 21 mm
Shape
Square
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#128529
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three crowns of Sweden divides value at sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 M

Unabridged legend: 1 mark.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Mark "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted in 1568, during the regency of Johan III and Karl IX, a period of political turmoil and religious upheaval. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its silver content made it a valuable and sought-after commodity.