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2 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf Coronation ND
1617 year| Silver (.875) | 59.74 g | 52.65 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 2 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 59.74 g |
| Diameter | 52.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#108837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned flat-topped shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center). This shield is encircled by two lines of shields of all provinces and feuds of Sweden. The first line has fourteen flat-topped shields, while the second one sixteen more detailed shields.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the coronation of Gustav II Adolf, who was the King of Sweden from 1611 until his death in 1632. He was a significant figure in Swedish history, known for his military conquests and his role in the Thirty Years' War. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing his reign and the country's national pride.
