© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
16 Öre "Klippingar" - Erik XIV Type II
| Billon (.375 silver) | 23.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1560-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1563-1568 |
| Value | 16 Öre (½) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 23.93 g |
| Size | 36.45 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden divides date at both sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 15 66
Comment
The Swedish crown's coffers were soon emptied after Erik XIV had acceeded the throne in 1560. The silver coins contained gradually less silver through the 1560s and coin production was not quick enough to pay the country's expenses. Square-cut coins, called 'Klippes' reduced production time considerably and large numbers of Klippe coins with denominations 16, 8, 4 and 2 ore were produced 1562-68.Interesting fact
The 16 Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of Erik XIV (1563-1568), was the first coin in Sweden to feature a portrait of the king. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had featured generic designs or symbols. The inclusion of the king's portrait signified a shift towards a more personalized and monarch-focused currency, which would become a common feature in coins from Sweden and other European countries in the centuries to come.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1568 | 69834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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