3 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II 1633 front 3 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II 1633 back
3 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II 1633 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

3 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II

1633 year
Silver 84.99 g -
Description
Issuer
Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1633
Value
3 Thalers
Currency
Thaler (1630-1815)
Composition
Silver
Weight
84.99 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#354681
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Gustavus, wearing armor and holding a Bible and a sword, riding in a chariot drawn by three winged horses over the Hydra of Discord; to left, Faith, holding a Bible topped by a flaming heart and, to right, Courage, holding a column, both crowning the king with a laurel wreath; on the chariot wheel.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Swedish dominion of Pomerania was a significant gain for Sweden during this conflict. The coinage of this period reflects the political and economic shifts that were taking place in the region, making it a unique and fascinating piece of history.