10 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl IX 1610 front 10 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl IX 1610 back
10 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl IX 1610 photo
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10 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl IX

1610 year
Gold (.870) 3.27 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles IX (1604-1611)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1610
Value
10 Marks
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Gold (.870)
Weight
3.27 g
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#156922
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Radiant "Jehovah", date in corners.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Mark "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during the reign of King Karl IX in 1610, and it was made of gold with a purity level of .870, which is quite high compared to other coins of its time. Additionally, it weighs 3.27 grams, which is a relatively small weight for a coin made of gold.