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20 Mark - Karl IX First serie; Laureate King
1606 year| Silver (.821) | 98.13 g | 53.54 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 20 Mark (10⁄3) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 98.13 g |
| Diameter | 53.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned flat-topped shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center). This shield is encircled by two lines of shields of all provinces and feuds of Sweden. The first line has fifteen flat-topped shields, while the second one fourteen more detailed shields. Date divided above at either side of crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 16 06
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Karl IX (First serie; Laureate King) 1606 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. King Karl IX, who ruled from 1599 to 1611, was instrumental in introducing Protestantism as the official religion of Sweden, which led to significant cultural and religious shifts in the country. Additionally, this coin was minted using silver, which was a valuable resource at the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.
