Sweden 1 Mark - Gustav II Adolf, 1617 – 1618

Crowned head - Type II

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sweden Sweden
Currency First riksdaler (1598 – 1665)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Mark
Year 1617 – 1618
Ruler Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1631–1632)
Composition Silver (.821)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 4.94
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Mark from Sweden. Issued from 1617 to 1618. Struck in Silver (.821). Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.94 g.

Obverse
Crowned 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.
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.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1618 
1617 

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