4 Mark - Kristina I (Type II) 1641-1646 front 4 Mark - Kristina I (Type II) 1641-1646 back
4 Mark - Kristina I (Type II) 1641-1646 photo
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4 Mark - Kristina I Type II

 
Silver (.750) 22.03 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
Queen
Christina (1632-1654)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1641-1646
Value
4 Mark (⅔)
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
22.03 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#179375
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield with arms of Sweden divide value and mintmark inside circle of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA·NOVA·ARGENT·REGNI·SVECIÆ·M·DC·XLI·
4 M·

Translation:
New silver coin from the queen of Sweden
Four mark

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Queen Kristina I on the obverse side, who was a prominent figure in Swedish history and known for her efforts to modernize the country's government and military. She was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and her reign saw the establishment of several universities and cultural institutions.