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© Oslo Myntgalleri
2 Mark - Karl IX First serie
| Silver (.821) | 9.7 g | 34.37 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1606 |
| Value | 16 Ore = 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 34.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within double inner circle with two different legend: King's motto in inner circle and value in letters in the outer one.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
יהוה
+ IEHOVA · SOLATIVM · MEVM ·
* · II · MARK · SVENSKA ·
Translation: God is my comfort
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Mark - Karl IX (First serie) 1604-1606 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. Karl IX, who ruled from 1599 to 1611, was instrumental in introducing Protestantism as the official religion of Sweden and also implemented a number of economic and military reforms. The coin, made of silver and weighing 9.7 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions during this time of transition and change.
