© Svenska Numismatiska Föreningen
© Svenska Numismatiska Föreningen
2 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector" Type II
1600 year| Silver | 57.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Charles IX (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 2 Daler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 57.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Weight may vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector" (Type II) 1600 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Sweden. The coin was minted in 1600, just a few years after the Protestant Reformation had swept through Europe, leading to religious conflicts and political instability in many countries, including Sweden. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the image of Karl "Lord Protector" on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, indicating the country's continued commitment to its Protestant faith and its loyalty to its ruling monarch.
