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8 Mark "Klippingar" - Johan III
1570 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | 8 Marks (2) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·8·I R·M
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 8 Mark "Klippingar" - Johan III 1570 from Sweden made of Silver is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in Sweden. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King Johan III in 1570, which aimed to address the country's financial problems by reducing the value of the currency and increasing the amount of silver in circulation. Despite these efforts, the coin's value fluctuated greatly during its time in circulation and it ultimately became known as the "Klippingar," which translates to "clippings" or "cut-offs" in English, due to its diminishing value over time.
