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1 Thaler - Gustav II Adolphus Death, Swedish occupation
1633 year| Silver | 28.8 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | City of Osnabrück (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1632) |
| Period | Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#88506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
6 Line Inscription with crown on top and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Gustav II Adolphus, the King of Sweden, who died in 1632 during the Thirty Years' War. The coin was issued by the City of Osnabrück, which was under Swedish occupation at the time, and it features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Osnabrück on the other. The coin's design and issuance were likely meant to honor the king's memory and to demonstrate the city's loyalty to the Swedish crown.
