© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Mark "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX
1568 year| Silver (.938) | 12.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Prince | Charles (1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | 4 Marks (1) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.938) |
| Weight | 12.69 g |
| Size | 34 mm |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#128502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three crowns of Sweden divides value at sides
Script: Latin
Lettering: 4 M
Unabridged legend: 4 marks
Comment
Weight can vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Mark "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX 1568 from Sweden made of Silver (.938) weighing 12.69 g is that it was used as a means of currency during a time of economic turmoil in Sweden. The coin was introduced during the reign of Johan III and Karl IX in 1568, a period of economic instability and inflation, and it was intended to help stabilize the economy by introducing a new, reliable currency. The coin's silver content and unique design made it a trusted form of currency, and it remained in circulation for many years, playing an important role in the Swedish economy during a time of great change and uncertainty.
