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© Sveriges mynt
2 Daler - Erik XIV Coronation ND
1561 year| Silver (.875) | 58.74 g | 43.16 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1560-1568) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 2 Daler |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 58.74 g |
| Diameter | 43.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#120588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Half length figure of crowned and armored King Gustav Vasa holding sword in right hand and a globus cruciger (Symbols of King's power) in left. Below an ornate shaped Shield with Greater Arms of Sweden and Vasa arms in the middle. Shield and King are partially inside a circle while the legend is outside.
Lettering: GOSTAVS:D:G:SVE* | *GOT:WAN:REX +
Translation: Gustav (Vasa) by the Grace of God King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of King Erik XIV of Sweden, who ruled from 1560 to 1568. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
