3 Riksdaler - Karl IX (Founding of Gothenburg) 1610 front 3 Riksdaler - Karl IX (Founding of Gothenburg) 1610 back
3 Riksdaler - Karl IX (Founding of Gothenburg) 1610 photo
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3 Riksdaler - Karl IX Founding of Gothenburg

1610 year
Silver 82.37 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles IX (1604-1611)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1610
Value
3 Riksdaler
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Silver
Weight
82.37 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#157362
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Panorama with ships and buildings in foreground, tree in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering: QVÆ • PRÆBET • LATAS • ARBOR • SPATIATIB9 VBRAS • QVO • POSITA • E PRIMV • TEPORE • VIRGA • FVIT •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Riksdaler - Karl IX (Founding of Gothenburg) 1610 coin from Sweden is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden. The coin features an image of King Karl IX on one side and the city's coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 82.37 grams.