8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Type III) ND (1617) front 8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Type III) ND (1617) back
8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Type III) ND (1617) photo
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977

8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Type III ND

1617 year
Silver (.821) 39.49 g -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#166632
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned heart-shaped four-fold arms.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 8 Mark - Gustav II Adolf (Type III) 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 campaigns and domestic reforms.