2 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland 1603-1604 front 2 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland 1603-1604 back
2 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland 1603-1604 photo
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2 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Södermanland (Sweden)
Duke
Charles IX (1560-1604)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1603-1604
Value
2 Mark (⅓)
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Square (irregular)
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#156235
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned monogram of Karl.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CDS

Interesting fact

The "Klippingar" coin was used as a form of emergency currency during a period of economic crisis in Sweden in the early 17th century.