© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Mark/8 Öre "Klippingar" - Johan III Type II
| Billon (.090 silver) | 3.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1591-1592 |
| Value | 8 Öre (¼) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.090 silver) |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Size | 28.75 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#72548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The Three Crowns of Sweden, over value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 8 · ÖR
Translation: 8 öre
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mark/8 Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in the country. The coin was introduced in 1591 as a replacement for the previous coinage, which had become devalued due to excessive minting. The new coin was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, and had a lower silver content than the previous coinage. This was done to reduce the cost of production and to try to stabilize the economy. Despite these efforts, the coin still faced opposition from the public, who were skeptical of its value and durability.
