Sweden 16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf, 1624

16 Mark = 1 Carolin from Sweden. Issued in 1624. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 26.77 mm and weighs 5.05 g.

Obverse

Crowned head of King Gustav II Adolf facing right. King's head is inside a beaded circle with legend outside. Radiant name of Jehovah in hebrew above King's head, inside the legend. (Gustav II Adolf by the Grace of God, 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.