Caption

Obverse: in border, male bust in armor with wig facing right, dividing rim inscription 'FRID:CAS:IN.L:CVR:ET.S:D:'. Reverse: in border, heraldic bow under ducal mitre, coats of arms with White Eagle and Pogon (Chase), value numeral VI at bottom; rim inscription divided by the mitre ending with armed arm and 'DVCIS CVRLAND COIN:1694'. Gustaf Adolf Hille (fl. 1694) (engraver). Subject: Fryderyk Kazimierz Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1650–1698). Type: coin, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, dated 1694. Materials/attributes: shields, princely bust in armor, portraits of ruler facing right; weight 2.57 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_070

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Keywords

Obverse border male bust armor wig facing right dividing rim inscription Frid Cas In.L Cvr Et.S D Reverse heraldic bow under ducal mitre coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chase value numeral VI bottom rim inscription divided mitre ending armed arm Dvcis Cvrland Coin 1694 Gustaf Adolf Hille fl engraver Subject Fryderyk Kazimierz Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1650–1698 Type coin Duchy Mitawa dated 1694 Materials attributes shields princely bust portraits ruler weight 2.57 g circular metallic object worn matte surface showing shades grey silver object features raised profile person curly hair facial features low relief decorative garment lower edge ring raised decorative elements rim.