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© Stacks Bowers
1 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf Crowned head; type III
| Silver (.875) | 31.37 g | 45.76 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1619 |
| Value | 1 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 31.37 g |
| Diameter | 45.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#113238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mantled standing figure of Jesus with raised blessing right arm and Globus Cruciger in outstretched left hand. At left a crown is above three complex-shaped shields in a triangular frame: above the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden while the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms. Figure of Jesus and the shields are inside a beaded circle with legend outside and date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SALVATOR · MVNDI ·*· SALVA · NOS · 1619 ·
Translation: Savior of the World, save us
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf (Crowned head; type III) 1617-1619 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Sweden. Gustav II Adolf, who ruled from 1611 to 1632, was a powerful and influential king who implemented a number of reforms and military campaigns that helped to establish Sweden as a major power in Europe. The coin, which features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, was likely used to finance some of these military campaigns and reforms. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
