© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Mark - Kristina Type I
1638 year| Silver (.750) | 11.01 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1638 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 11.01 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Sweden divide value inside circle of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA·NOVA·ARGENT·REGN·SVEC·M·DC·XXXVIII·
· TVÅ · · MARK ·
Translation:
New silver coin from the queen of Sweden
Two mark
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark - Kristina (Type I) 1638 coin from Sweden was minted during the reign of Queen Christina, who was a prominent figure in Swedish history. She was known for her strong personality and her efforts to modernize Sweden, including the introduction of a new coinage system. This coin, which features an image of the queen on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, was part of that new system and was used widely throughout Sweden during her reign.
