6 Mark - Karl IX (Coronation of Karl IX) 1610 front 6 Mark - Karl IX (Coronation of Karl IX) 1610 back
6 Mark - Karl IX (Coronation of Karl IX) 1610 photo
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6 Mark - Karl IX Coronation of Karl IX

1610 year
Gold (.979) 1.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles IX (1604-1611)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1610
Value
6 Mark = 1 Riksdaler
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Weight
1.86 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#157031
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arms of Goteborg in cartouche and inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * • VI • MARK SVENSKA • 1610 •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 6 Mark - Karl IX (Coronation of Karl IX) 1610 from Sweden made of Gold (.979) weighing 1.86 g is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of King Karl IX of Sweden, which took place on February 22, 1610. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. It was a limited edition coin and only 1,500 pieces were minted, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.