© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
4 Öre "Klippingar" - Johan III Type I
| Silver (.938) | 1.53 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1569-1572 |
| Value | 4 Öre (⅛) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.938) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Size | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three Crowns of Sweden with amidst the King's motto. Last two digits of date below and a clover above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· DE · PRO · NOS ·
71
Translation:
DE(VS) PRO(TECTOR) NOS(TR) =
God our protector
Comment
Weight may vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during the reign of King Johan III, who was known for his efforts to stabilize the Swedish economy and introduce a new currency system. The coin was part of this new system and was designed to be easily recognizable and difficult to counterfeit. The coin's unique design features a crowned shield with the Swedish coat of arms and the king's initials, "IHS" (Iohannes, Latin for John), on either side. Additionally, the coin's silver content was carefully regulated to ensure its value and authenticity. These features made the 4 Öre "Klippingar" coin a reliable and trustworthy form of currency during a time of economic change and uncertainty in Sweden.
