© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
6 Mark - Karl IX
1609 year| Silver (.821) | 29.53 g | 43.05 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1609 |
| Value | 6 Mark = 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 29.53 g |
| Diameter | 43.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#112087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The three crowns of the Swedish coat of arms (symbolizing the Kalmar Union) above and at sides of a shield with Folkung lion. All is inside a circle with two lines of legend surrounding divided by beaded boarder. Value in letters below the shield with Folkung lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· VI · MARK · SVENSKA ·
* INSIGN · REGNI · SVEC · TEMP · MAGNI · LAD · SVEC · GOTHQ3 · REGIS
* QVI · REGNAVIT · ANNO · CHRISTI · MCCLXXVII
Interesting fact
The 6 Mark coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of Karl IX in 1609, features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the manufacturing process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be the exact size of a specific type of needle, and if the needle fit perfectly into the hole, the coin was deemed genuine. This interesting fact adds an extra layer of historical significance to an already valuable and collectible coin.
