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2 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf Type III
1633 year| Silver | 56.89 g | 61.2 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 2 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 56.89 g |
| Diameter | 61.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#159446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms below crown, single circle of shields.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf (Type III) 1633 from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Sweden. Gustav II Adolf, who ruled Sweden from 1611 to 1632, implemented a number of reforms during his reign, including the introduction of a new currency system, which replaced the old system of bartering with coins. This coin, which was minted in 1633, was part of that new currency system and features an image of Gustav II Adolf on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of Swedish history and a testament to the country's resilience and determination to adapt and thrive.
