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1 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf Coronation of Maria Eleonora
1620 year| Silver | 28.73 g | 30.65 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.73 g |
| Diameter | 30.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 ruled from 1611 to 1632. The coin features an image of the king and his 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). This coin was minted in 1620, during a time of great political and military turmoil in Sweden, and it serves as a symbol of the king's efforts to consolidate his power and secure the throne for his dynasty.
