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2 Mark - Kristina Type IV
| Silver (.750) | 10.4 g | 30.97 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1649-1651 |
| Value | 2 Mark (⅓) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 10.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.97 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#179383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Sweden divide value inside circle of legend. Mintmark beneath shield.
Lettering:
MONETA·NOVA·ARG:REG:SVEC:M·DC·L·I
2· M:
Translation:
New silver coin from the queen of Sweden
Two mark
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark - Kristina (Type IV) coin from Sweden, minted between 1649 and 1651, features an image of Queen Christina, who was the reigning monarch at the time. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in Sweden. Queen Christina was known for her progressive policies and her efforts to modernize Sweden, and the coin reflects this era of transformation. The coin's design, which features a portrait of the queen on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Swedish monarchy during this time.
