2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I, Sweden

2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I, Sweden, 1615-1617 obverse image2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I, Sweden, 1615-1617 reverse image
2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Sweden flagSweden
  • Years of Minting:
    1615-1617
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    n/a
2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

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2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

( יהוה ) GVSTAVVS · ADOLF · D:G · DESIG · REX · SVECIÆ ·&· PRINCEPS · HÆR GLORIA · ALTISSIMO * SVORVM · REFUGIO

Reverse:

* II · SVENSKE · * · MARKR · 1617 *

2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.821)

Size

2 Mark - Gustav II Adolf Laureate head - Type I sizes
  • Weight:9.76 g
  • Diameter:36.15 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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