© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
© Kungliga Myntkabinettet
20 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Type I
1617 year| Silver (.821) | 98.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 98.72 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#160328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms within two circles of blazons.
Script: Latin
Comment
Stockholm workshop.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Type I) 1617 from Sweden made of Silver (.821) weighing 98.72 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Gustav II Adolf, who was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize Sweden's economy and military. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, and it was used as a means of payment throughout Sweden and its territories during his reign.
