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szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, Kettlers (family), monogram under the crown (iconographic), Kettler (coat of arms), Lion of Courland (coat of arms), monograms. Obv.: Crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (boiler hook). Above the date numeral 76. On the rim, between the borders, an inscription beginning with a rosette MONE.NOVA, ENTE. Rev.: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders an inscription beginning with a rosette DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEM, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, coin, weight 0.74 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_052

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Lion monograms Obv. Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat boiler hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription rosette MONE.NOVA Ente Rev. rosette DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEM 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.74 g axis 180 degrees round weathered coin rough textured surface shades gray brown showing raised circular border embossed central figure depict animal curled tail surrounded worn decorative elements band relief edge set white background.