© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
8 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland
1603 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Södermanland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles IX (1560-1604) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 8 Mark = 1 Daler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: Crowned arms of Vasa divides date.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 8 Mark "Klippingar" - Karl as Duke of Södermanland 1603 from Duchy of Södermanland (Sweden) made of Gold is that it was issued during a time when Sweden was experiencing a severe shortage of coinage, particularly in the lower denominations. To address this issue, the Swedish government decided to produce these "klippingar" coins, which were made of gold and had a lower value than the standard gold coins. This coin, in particular, features Karl, who was the Duke of Södermanland, and was minted in 1603. Despite being made of gold, these coins were not widely accepted and were eventually withdrawn from circulation. Today, they are considered rare and highly sought after by collectors.
