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SWEDEN. Erik XIV. 1560–1568. AR 16 Öre Klipping (24x24mm, 22.94 g, 12h). Nordic Seven Years' War issue. Stockholm mint. Dated 1564. Crowned coat-of-arms; small crosses and denomination flanking / Crowned coat-of-arms. Tingström 20-22 var. (date); Antell 572. Toned. VF.
Much of Erik XIV's reign was occupied by the Nordic Seven Years' War (1563-1570), a period of instability during which Sweden fought against Denmark and Poland for territory. As the need for war funding grew, Erik minted a series of "klippings" in several denominations from 1562 until he was deposed in 1568. These coins were easy to manufacture and were also produced during the reigns of Gustav Vasa, Johann III, and Karl IX when a large quantity of coinage was needed.
Much of Erik XIV's reign was occupied by the Nordic Seven Years' War (1563-1570), a period of instability during which Sweden fought against Denmark and Poland for territory. As the need for war funding grew, Erik minted a series of "klippings" in several denominations from 1562 until he was deposed in 1568. These coins were easy to manufacture and were also produced during the reigns of Gustav Vasa, Johann III, and Karl IX when a large quantity of coinage was needed.