Caption

Obverse: In the border, a male bust in armor and a wig turned to the right, separating the inscription along the rim FRID:CAS:IN.L:CVR:ET.S:D:. Reverse: In the border, in a heraldic bow, under the ducal mitre, coats of arms with the White Eagle and Pogon (Pursuit). Between them at the bottom, the value numeral VI. In the rim, an inscription divided by the mitre, terminating in an armed arm COIN DVCIS CVRLAND:1694. Frederick Casimir Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1650–1698) — iconography. 1694. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 3.24 g. Makers: Wieczorek, Hille, Gustaw Adolf (fl. 1694); Szymonski, Jan (1887–1954). Subjects: princely bust; male bust in armor; portrait of the ruler to the right; portraits in ceremonial/rich armor; shields and coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_069

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Keywords

Obverse border male bust armor wig turned right separating inscription rim FRID Cas In.L Cvr Et.S D Reverse heraldic bow under ducal mitre coats arms White Eagle Pogon Pursuit them bottom value numeral VI rim inscription divided mitre terminating armed arm COIN DVCIS CVRLAND 1694 Frederick Casimir Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1650–1698 iconography Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 3.24 g Makers Wieczorek Hille Gustaw Adolf fl Szymonski Jan 1887–1954 Subjects princely bust portrait ruler portraits ceremonial rich armor shields circular metallic object worn textured surface showing shades silver gray featuring central shield- design divided sections stylized bird figure side horse- -rider figure topped ornate crown motif surrounded raised rim decorative border.