© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
20 Mark - Karl IX Second serie; Crowned King
| Silver (.821) | 99.05 g | 53.55 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1606-1611 |
| Value | 20 Mark (10⁄3) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 99.05 g |
| Diameter | 53.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 08
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. King Karl IX, who ruled from 1604 to 1611, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of daler and mark. The 20 mark coin was part of this new system and was used widely throughout Sweden during this time. Despite the changes, the coin still features the traditional crowned king design, which was a symbol of the monarchy and the power of the king.
