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8 Mark - Karl IX
1608 year| Silver (.821) | 39.32 g | 47.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1608 |
| Value | 8 Mark (4⁄3) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 39.32 g |
| Diameter | 47.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156027 |
|---|---|
| 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:
· VIII · MARK · SVENSKA ·
* INSIGN · REGNI · SVEC · TEMP · MAGNI · LAD · SVEC · GOTHQ3 · REGIS
* QVI · REGNAVIT · ANNO · CHRISTI · MCCLXXVII
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Mark - Karl IX 1608 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. Karl IX, who ruled Sweden from 1599 to 1611, was instrumental in introducing Protestantism as the official religion of Sweden, which led to significant cultural and religious shifts in the country. Additionally, during his reign, Sweden was involved in several wars, including the War against Sigismund, which lasted from 1598 to 1604, and the Kalmar War, which lasted from 1611 to 1613. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Sweden during this period remained consistent, with coins like the 8 Mark - Karl IX 1608 serving as a symbol of the country's economic and political stability.
