4 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf (Type II) 1632 front 4 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf (Type II) 1632 back
4 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf (Type II) 1632 photo
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977

4 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf Type II

1632 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1632
Value
4 Riksdaler
Currency
First riksdaler (1598-1665)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#159440
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf (Type II) 1632 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint to signify the coin's authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was a common technique used in the 17th century to ensure the authenticity of silver coins.