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4 Mark - Karl IX Second serie
| Silver (.821) | 19.75 g | 41.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1607-1611 |
| Value | 4 Mark (⅔) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 19.75 g |
| Diameter | 41.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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), partially within a circle, divides date on either side. Value in letters outside the circle, along the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· IIII · MARK · * · SVENSKA ·
16 09
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Mark - Karl IX (Second serie) 1607-1611 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.
