© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
2 Riksdaler - Kristina Type II; 8 Mark
1649 year| Silver | 54.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1649 |
| Value | 2 Riksdaler = 8 Mark |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 54.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with arms of Sweden held by two crowned lions on each side inside wreath of legend. Date below shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·COLVMNA·REGNI·SAPIENTIA
D K·
P 1649 M
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Queen Kristina, who was the reigning monarch of Sweden at the time the coin was minted. She was known for her strong personality and her efforts to modernize Sweden's government and military. Despite her popularity, she abdicated the throne in 1654 and converted to Catholicism, causing a stir in Protestant-majority Sweden.
