2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1615-1617
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Mark = ⅓ Daler
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.821)
Weight9.76 g
Dimensions36.15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#67
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 ) GVSTAVVS · ADOLF · D:G · DESIG · REX · SVECIÆ ·&· PRINCEPS · HÆR GLORIA · ALTISSIMO * SVORVM · REFUGIO
(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* II · SVENSKE · * · MARKR · 1617 *
Edge
Mint
Mintage1615  - -
1617  - HÆ -
1617  - HÆR -
1617  - HÆRE -
Catalog ID8876263890
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