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4 Öre "Klippingar" - Regency of Johan III and Karl IX
1568 year| Silver (.938) | 1.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Prince | Charles (1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | 4 Öre (⅛) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.938) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Shape | Square |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#128531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three crowns of Sweden divides value at sides
Script: Latin
Lettering: 4 OR
Unabridged legend: 4 öre.
Comment
Size may vary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Öre "Klippingar" coin from Sweden is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted in 1568, during the regency of Johan III and Karl IX, a period of political turmoil and religious upheaval. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its design has been celebrated for its beauty and craftsmanship. The coin's silver content and weight also made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency, both within Sweden and beyond its borders.