2 Ducats - Gustav Adolphus II (Death) 1632 front 2 Ducats - Gustav Adolphus II (Death) 1632 back
2 Ducats - Gustav Adolphus II (Death) 1632 photo
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2 Ducats - Gustav Adolphus II Death

1632 year
Gold (.986) 6.74 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631-1632)
Period
Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1632
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Reichsguldiner (1620-1753)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.74 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132511
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription within square cartouche, cherub's head at top and bottom.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of Gustav Adolphus II, who was a prominent figure in the Thirty Years' War and played a significant role in the history of Europe during the 17th century.