© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
1 Öre - Karl "Lord Protector" Type I
1599 year| Silver | 2.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Charles IX (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1599 |
| Value | 1 Öre (1⁄48) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Öre - Karl "Lord Protector" (Type I) 1599 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles IX, who ruled Sweden from 1560 to 1604. During his reign, Sweden was in the midst of a religious conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism, and the country was also facing economic and political challenges. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Sweden during this time remained consistent and of high quality, with the 1 Öre coin being a prime example.
