10 Ducats - Gustav Adolph II 1632 front 10 Ducats - Gustav Adolph II 1632 back
10 Ducats - Gustav Adolph II 1632 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Ducats - Gustav Adolph II

1632 year
Gold (.986) 34.87 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Erfurt (German States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1632
Value
10 Ducats (35)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
34.87 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#317350
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

11-line inscription with R.N. date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEO TER OPT
MAX GLORIA ET
LAUS , QVI GUSTAVO
ADOLPHO SVECORUM
GOTHORUM , WAND QVE
REGI , CONTRA CÆSARE
ANUM AC LIGISTICU EX
ERCITUM , VICTORIAM
TRIBUIT AD LIPSIAM
DIE VII SEPR ANNO
MDCXXXI
DIES PURIM EVANGELICOR A MDCXXXII VIL ET T ERFURT CELEBRATI

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Gustav Adolph II 1632 from City of Erfurt (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the rich detail and artistry of the time.