© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Coronation of Maria Eleonora
1620 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1620 |
| Value | 16 Mark = 1 Carolin (8⁄3) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#159439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Coronation of Maria Eleonora) 1620 from Sweden made of Gold is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Maria Eleonora, the wife of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden. The coin features an image of the king and his wife on opposite sides, with the king's side bearing the inscription "Gustav II Adolf, Sveciae Rex" (Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden) and the queen's side bearing the inscription "Maria Eleonora, Sveciae Regina" (Maria Eleonora, Queen of Sweden). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists and historians.
