1 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1613-1617
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Mark (⅙)
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.821)
Weight4.96 g
Dimensions31.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#61
Obverse descriptionArmored laureate bust of King Gustav Adolf facing left. King`s bust is encircled by two lines of legend. Radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King`s head, inside the lines.
Obverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Obverse lettering( יהוה ) GVSTAV·ADOLF·D:G·DESIG·REX·SVEC·&· PRINC·HÆRED GLA · ALTISSIMO * SVORVM · REFVGIO
(Translation: Gustav (II) Adolf by the Grace of God, hereditary prince and designed King of Sweden)
Reverse descriptionCrown above three complex-shaped shields in a triangular frame: above two shield are bent to the center of the coin: the left one has the Three Crowns of Sweden, the right one has the Folkungs Lion. Below the two is a shield with Vasa Arms. Crown and three shields are inside a beaded circle with value and date outside as legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* I · SVENSKA · * · MARK · 1615 *
Edge
Mint
Mintage1613  - -
1614  - -
1615  - -
1616  - -
1617  - -
1617  - Overdated 1617/19 -
Catalog ID4189048300
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