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4 Mark - Kristina I Type V
| Silver (.750) | 22.0252 g | 40.06 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1647-1649 |
| Value | 4 Mark (⅔) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 22.0252 g |
| Diameter | 40.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#64181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Sweden divide value and mintmark.
Exists some different variant of this coin:
TYPE I: legend divided by top of crown
TYPE II: Crowned shield and value within beaded circle.
TYPE III: Legend continuous above crown.
TYPE IV: Curved shield (similar to km#191)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.MON:NOVA.ARG:REG:SVECIÆ. M:DC:XLVII.
4. M:
D. K.
Interesting fact
The 4 Mark coin was minted during the reign of Queen Kristina of Sweden, who was a prominent figure in Swedish history. She was known for her strong personality and her efforts to modernize Sweden, including the introduction of a new coinage system. The 4 Mark coin was part of this new system and was used widely throughout Sweden during her reign.
