2 Ducats - Gustavus II Adolphus 1632 front 2 Ducats - Gustavus II Adolphus 1632 back
2 Ducats - Gustavus II Adolphus 1632 photo
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2 Ducats - Gustavus II Adolphus

1632 year
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Archbishopric of Mainz (German States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631-1632)
Period
Swedish occupation (1631-1635)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1632
Value
2 Ducats (Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#405796
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date on tablet.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DVCATVS
NOVVS
REGIS :
SWECIÆ
163Z HIA

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Gustavus II Adolphus 1632 coin from the Archbishopric of Mainz (German States) is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Gustavus II Adolphus, who was known for his military conquests and his support of the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design was likely meant to symbolize the power and influence of the Roman Empire and the Archbishopric of Mainz.