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⅛ Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf Coronation of Maria Eleonora
1620 year| Silver | 3.62 g | 29.6 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | ⅛ Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 29.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: · A · DEO · DESTINATA ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Maria Eleonora, the wife of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, who was crowned on November 24, 1620. The coin features an image of the king and queen on opposite sides, with the king's side bearing the inscription "Gustavus II Dei Gratia Sveciae Rex" (Gustav II, by the grace of God, King of Sweden) and the queen's side bearing the inscription "Maria Eleonora Dei Gratia Sveciae Regina" (Maria Eleonora, by the grace of God, Queen of Sweden). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its time.
