Caption

Trojak, Schröder, Justyn Karol (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764); Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1690–1772; ruler 1763–1769). Coin (trojak), Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, 1764; weight 1.59 g. Obverse: in the border, a male bust in armor girded with a sash and wearing a wig, turned to the right, divides the inscription in the rim; under the crowned mitre separating the inscription in the rim, two coats of arms with the White Eagle and Pogon (Chaser), below the value numeral 3 with letters ICS; rim inscription MON. AR. CVRLAND. 1764. Subjects/iconography: busts, heraldic shields, coats of arms, male busts and portraits of the ruler, princely portrait; Biron (family).

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Trojak Schröder Justyn Karol master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1690–1772 ruler 1763–1769 Coin trojak Duchy Mitawa 1764 weight 1.59 g Obverse border male bust armor girded sash wearing wig turned right divides inscription rim under crowned mitre separating two coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser value numeral 3 letters ICS rim inscription MON Ar Cvrland Subjects iconography busts heraldic shields coats male busts portraits ruler princely portrait Biron family round worn object pale gray surface areas darker gray brown discoloration showing faint shallow relief person profile facing visible hair details shoulder contours set plain white background.