© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II
1633 year| Silver | 116 g | 76 mm |
| Issuer | Swedish dominion of Pomerania (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1621-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1633 |
| Value | 4 Thalers |
| Currency | Thaler (1630-1815) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 116 g |
| Diameter | 76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320223 |
|---|---|
| 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, specifically during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648). This conflict had a profound impact on the political and religious landscape of the continent, and it's fascinating to think that this coin was circulating during such a tumultuous period in history.
