4 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Crowned head, type II

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1618-1619
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Mark = ⅔ Riksdaler
CurrencyFirst riksdaler (1598-1665)
CompositionSilver (.821)
Weight19.38 g
Dimensions41.67 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#99, 1#
Obverse descriptionArmored and crowned half-figure of King Gustav Adolf, holding a scepter in right hand and the Globus Cruciger in left. King`s figure is encircled by two lines of legend. Radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King`s head, inside the lines.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVSTAWS·ADOLPH·D:G·SVECOR·GOTHOR·WANDALOR:Q3·REX ( יהוה ) GLORIA · ALTISSIMO * SVORVM · REFUGIO
(Translation: Gustav (II) Adolf, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)
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· IIII · SVENSKE * MARKR · 1618 ·
Edge
Mint
Mintage1618  - -
1619  - -
Catalog ID8395391600
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