Sweden 1 Mark - Gustav II Adolf, 1613 – 1617

1 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1613 to 1617. Struck in Silver (.821). Measures 31.6 mm and weighs 4.96 g.

Obverse

Armored 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. (Gustav (II) Adolf by the Grace of God, hereditary prince and designed King of Sweden)

Reverse

Crown 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.