Sweden 1608 mark

Heritage sale 3000, lot 52997

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 52997 in Heritage sale 3000 (Long Beach, May 2008), where it sold for $805. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Karl IX Mark 1608, choice toned XF-AU, lovely iridescent patina, far superior to most seen in the market." The SCWC lists this type for 1607-11 and this as the most common date. One mark was eight ore and eight marks about equal to a riksdaler.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4.93 g, .021 fine silver (probably a misprint for .821 fine).

Catalog reference: KM 22.

Source:

• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
• ^[1]Tucker, Warren, and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3000: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2008.

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