Sweden 2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf, 1618 – 1619

2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf from Sweden. Issued from 1618 to 1619. Struck in Silver (.821). Measures 34.72 mm and weighs 9.62 g.

Obverse

Armored 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. (Gustav (II) Adolf, by the Grace of God, King of Sweden, of the Goths and the Wends)

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.