16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Coronation of Gustav II) 1617 front 16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Coronation of Gustav II) 1617 back
16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Coronation of Gustav II) 1617 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Coronation of Gustav II

1617 year
Gold 4.8 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1617
Value
16 Mark = 1 Carolin (8⁄3)
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.8 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#159438
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown, through which a carnation is growing, divides date. Radiant sun with face at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SPICIENTE · DEO · FLOREBO · PRO

Translation: I will flourish for God's sake.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Coronation of Gustav II) 1617 from Sweden made of Gold weighing 4.8 g is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Gustav II Adolf, who was the King of Sweden from 1611 until his death in 1632. He was a significant figure in Swedish history, known for his military conquests and his efforts to establish Sweden as a major power in Europe. The coin's design features an image of Gustav II Adolf on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing his role as the king of Sweden.