© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
© Kungliga Mynt Kabinettet
6 Dukater - Karl IX Type II
1607 year| Gold (.976) | 20.63 g | 51 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1607 |
| Value | 6 Ducats |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 20.63 g |
| Diameter | 51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Dukater - Karl IX (Type II) 1607 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden's monetary system. In the early 17th century, Sweden was transitioning from a system of bartering and using foreign currencies to a standardized system of coinage. The 6 Dukater coin was one of the first coins minted in this new system, and it played an important role in establishing the value of the Swedish currency.
