© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977
2 Öre - Karl IX Struck on square flan
1610 year| Silver (.500) | 1.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1610 |
| Value | 2 Öre (1⁄24) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#157369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion rampant in shield, value.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Öre - Karl IX (Struck on square flan) 1610 from Sweden is that it is one of the earliest examples of a square-shaped coin. The decision to mint coins with a square shape was a deliberate choice made by King Karl IX, who wanted to differentiate his coins from the traditional round coins that were commonly used in Europe at the time. This unique shape made the coin easily recognizable and helped to prevent counterfeiting.
