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1 Riksdaler - Karl IX
| Silver (.875) | 28.33 g | 44.22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1611 (1607-1611) |
| Value | 6 Mark = 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.33 g |
| Diameter | 44.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Veiled standing figure of Jesus with raised blessing right arm and Globus Cruciger in left hand. The figure divides the date on either side and is partially within a beaded circle with King's motto outside. Another line of text is encircling Christ figure on inner side of line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IEHOVAH * SO | LATIVM * MEV | M
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA NOS
Translation:
God is my comfort
Savior of the World, save us
Comment
Many variants of this coin in size of Christ figure and more in space of reverse legend. Only the more common are listed here:1) IEHOVAH * SO | LATIVM * MEV | M
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA NOS
2) IEHOVAH * SOLATIVM * MEV | M (smaller Christ so legend continuous below his feet)
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA NOS
3) IEHOVAH * SO | LATIVM * MEV | M
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA NO | S
4) IEHOVAH * SO | LATIVM * MEV | M
SALVATOR · MVNDI | SALVA NOS
5) IEHOVAH * SO * LATIVM * ME | VM
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA NOS
6) IEHOVAH * SO * LATIVM * ME | VM
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA NO | S
7) IEHOVAH * SO * LATIVM * ME | VM
SALVATOR · MVN | DI · SALVA N | OS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Karl IX (1608-1611), is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of the Swedish royal coat of arms, which has been a symbol of Swedish national identity ever since.
