Sweden 16 Mark - Gustav II Adolf, 1617
Coronation of Gustav II
Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
First riksdaler
(1598 – 1665)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
16 Mark = 1 Carolin
Year
1617
Ruler
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf)
(1631–1632)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
4.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
16 Mark = 1 Carolin from Sweden. Issued in 1617. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, cloaked bust left. Above, the radiant name of Jehova in Hebrew; below, the arms of Sweden, Vasa and Norway. (King Gustav Adolph)
- Reverse
- Crown, through which a carnation is growing, divides date. Radiant sun with face at top. (I will flourish for God's sake.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1617 | — |
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