Silver box thaler of Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, Augsburg city (Augsburg), 1642. 0000.999.15210

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Obverse: (flower) GVSTAV: ADOLPH: D:G. SVECO: GOTHO: VANDALO: REX. MAG - Laureated, armored, draped, and bearded bust of Gustavus Adolphus 3/4 to r.
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Reverse: AVGVSTA VINDELICORVM - View of city of Augsburg, pinecone in ctr., angel's head above, and divided date 16 -- 42 below.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.672
    • Diameter (in mm): 41

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.15210
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • Obv.: special issue/ posthumous striking in honor of Gustavus Adolphus and his successes during the Thirty Year War. Mis-matched parts: two obverses. Box cannot be opened.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States