4 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Proper weight) 1623 front 4 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Proper weight) 1623 back
4 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Proper weight) 1623 photo
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4 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Proper weight

1623 year
Silver 19.28 g 40.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1623
Value
4 Mark
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Silver
Weight
19.28 g
Diameter
40.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#138427
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in crowned shield surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · CIVI · TAT : REVAL : IIII · M : SV

Translation:
Moneta Nova Civitatis Revaliensis IIII Mark Sveciae
New coin of the city of Reval; 4 Mark of Sweden

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Gustav II Adolf, who was the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. He was a prominent figure in European history and is known for his military campaigns and his role in the Thirty Years' War. The coin's design and weight were likely influenced by the king's policies and the economic conditions of the time.