© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977
8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Type II ND
1617 year| Silver (.821) | 39.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1611-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 8 Mark (4⁄3) |
| Currency | First riksdaler (1598-1665) |
| Composition | Silver (.821) |
| Weight | 39.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#166631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rectangular shield in a circle of two rows of shields.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Type II) ND (1617) from Sweden made of Silver (.821) weighing 39.49 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Gustav II Adolf, who was a prominent figure in Swedish history and known for his military conquests and reforms. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
