© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
4 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector"
1600 year| Silver | 114.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Regent | Charles IX (1599-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1600 |
| Value | 4 Daler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 114.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Daler - Karl "Lord Protector" 1600 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of King Charles IX, who ruled Sweden from 1599 to 1611. During his reign, Sweden was in the midst of a religious conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism, and the king himself was a Protestant. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Sweden on the other, reflects the political and religious tensions of the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
