© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Riksdaler - Karl IX Founding of Göteborg
1610 year| Silver (.875) | 58.5 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IX (1604-1611) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1610 |
| Value | 2 Riksdaler |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 58.5 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
An oak tree with a shield with Sign of the City of Göteborg on its trunk stands between two mountains; at right a view of the newly built city with the dock (or a bridge) on the Göta River. On the River several ships are sailing , while on the other bank (in the foreground) is the old fortress of Älvsborg with numerous towers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVÆ • PRÆBET • LATAS • ARBOR • SPATIATIB9 VBRAS • QVO • POSITA • E PRIMV • TEPORE • VIRGA • FVIT •
Comment
Hildebrandt consider this as a medal. Reference is Hild# KIX 12The coin struck in gold:
Interesting fact
The 2 Riksdaler coin commemorating the founding of Göteborg by Karl IX in 1610 is a rare and valuable coin, with only 5,000 minted. It's made of silver (.875) and weighs 58.5 grams, making it a unique and sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
