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4 Mark - Karl IX First serie
| Silver (.821) | 19.75 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1606 |
| Value | 4 Mark (⅔) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 19.75 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#62297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" within double inner circle with two different legend: King's motto in inner circle and value in letters in the outer one.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
יהוה
+ IEHOVA · SOLATIVM · MEVM ·
* · IIII · MARK · SVENSKA ·
Translation: God is my comfort
Comment
The coin dated 1604 exists in a variant (Km# 15,2) in which the order of arms in obverse shield is mirrored:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Mark - Karl IX (First serie) 1604-1606 from Sweden made of Silver (.821) weighing 19.75 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Charles IX of Sweden, who was instrumental in introducing a new coinage system in Sweden, which included the 4 Mark coin. This coin was used as a means of payment for goods and services and was widely used throughout Sweden during that time.
