© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
6 Dukater - Karl IX Type III
1608 year| Gold (.976) | 20.63 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 6 Ducats |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold (.976) |
| Weight | 20.63 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Dukater - Karl IX (Type III) 1608 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Sweden. The coin was issued during the reign of King Karl IX, who ruled from 1604 to 1611, a period marked by the transition from a feudal society to a modern state. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency, reflecting the growing wealth and influence of Sweden during this time.
