© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Karl X Gustav Coronation of Hedvig Eleonora
1654 year| Silver | 9.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles X Gustav (1654-1660) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#180997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.IUNGAMUR
UT·EVENIANT
PROSPERA.
1654
Translation: May we be successful.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Hedvig Eleonora, the wife of King Karl X Gustav of Sweden, who was crowned on December 21, 1654. The coin's design features an image of the king and queen on opposite sides, with the king's side bearing the inscription "KARL X GVSTAV" and the queen's side bearing the inscription "HEDVIG ELEONORA." This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Swedish history, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
