2 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II

€2.00
IssuerPomerania, Swedish dominion of
Year1633
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Thalers
CurrencyThaler (1630-1815)
CompositionSilver
Weight56.8 g
Dimensions60.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
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Reference(s) KM#M4, Ahlström#12, Dav Lg#274
Obverse descriptionFull-length figure of King Gustavus Adolphus lying on the ground facing up, wearing suit of armour, ermine robe, and crown, his head and feet on pillows. Clouds and two winged angels above, carrying the soul of the king to heavens. Radiant Tetragrammaton above. Battle scene in the background. Wreath around.
Obverse scriptHebrew, Latin
Obverse letteringGUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS MAGNUS ; DEI GRATIA ; SUECOR , GOTHOR , ET VANDALOR , REX AUGUSTUS . יהוה VEL MORTUUM FUGIUNT EUGE SERVE FIDELIS
(Translation: Gustavus Adolphus the Great, by the grace of God, venerable king of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends. Even they flee death. Be a good and faithful servant.)
Reverse descriptionKing Gustavus Adolphus, facing left, wearing armor and holding Bible in left hand and sword in right hand, riding in chariot drawn by three winged horses over Hydra of Discord and pope wearing papal tiara and two-barred cross below. Personifications of religion holding cross and hat and justice holding scales above, placing laurel wreath on king`s head. Wreath around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDVX GLORIOS : PRINC : PIVS : HEROS , INVICT : VICTOR INCOMPARAB : TRIVMPH : FELIX & GERM : LIBERATOR 1633 ET VITA ET MORTE TRIUMPHO
(Translation: Glorious commander, pious prince, unconquered hero, incomparable victor, happy triumphator, and liberator of Germany, year 1634. In life as in death I triumph.)
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Mint
Mintage1633  - -
Catalog ID9107703720
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