© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
8 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland
| Gold (.979) | 3.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Södermanland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles IX (1560-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1599 |
| Value | 8 Mark = 2 Daler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Size | 26.31 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" inside. Numbers of date at four angles.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
1599
יהוה
Translation: Jehovah.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Sweden, known as the "Klipping" era, where the government was forced to debase the currency to pay for military expenses. As a result, the value of the coin's gold content was significantly higher than its face value, leading to widespread hoarding and a devaluation of the Swedish currency. This coin is a rare surviving example of this tumultuous period in Swedish history.