Sweden 2 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf, 1617

2 Riksdaler - Gustav II Adolf from Sweden. Issued in 1617. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 52.66 mm and weighs 56.02 g.

Obverse

Armored King Karl IX stands with head turned left, wearing a long mantle and a laurel wreath. King has outstretched arms with raised sword in right hand, and the left lied upon the Crown of Sweden, next to which the Globus Cruciger, a scepter and a key (the two latter crossed) stands on a table. Around King's figure is a double circle of legend with the radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King's head. First circle of legend is King's motto. (Gustav (II) Adolf by the Grace of God, hereditary prince and designed King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crowned flat-topped shield with Greater Arms of Sweden (Three crowns of Sweden in first and fourth quadrant; Folkungs Lion in second and third; smaller shield with Vasa Arms in center). This shield is encircled by two lines of shields of all provinces and feuds of Sweden. The first line has fourteen flat-topped shields, while the second one fifteen more detailed shields. Date divided above at either side of crown.