Caption

Grosz; maker: Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Subject: Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769). Obverse: monogram under the ducal mitre (tied monogram composed of the letters EJ), date numerals 17 - on both sides. Reverse: under the crowned mitre separating the rim inscription, two coats of arms with the White Eagle and the Pogon (Chaser). Rim inscriptions: .ICS. in the rim MON.ARGEN, 1763–1764. Place/function: Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin. Weight: 1.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_076

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Keywords

Grosz maker Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Subject Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 Obverse monogram under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters EJ date numerals 17 - sides Reverse under crowned mitre separating rim inscription two coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser Rim inscriptions .Ics rim MON.ARGEN 1763–1764 Place function Duchy Mitawa coin Weight 1.24 g round worn object rough textured surface shades gray brown beige off-white surface subtle raised areas curved shapes suggesting central decorative motif surrounding ornamental lines edges slightly irregular darker color appearance patinated aged.