Caption

Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769); GZ (fl. 1761), publisher; Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Obverse: in the border an outline of a bust turned to the right separating the rim inscription; on the right shoulder the letter G and inscription D.G.ERNES. Reverse: under the crowned mitre separating the rim inscription, two coats of arms with the White Eagle and Pogon (Chaser), below the value numeral VI with letters beneath; rim legend MON.ARGEN.LAND.1764. 1764. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 2.78 g. Coats of arms: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Biron (family).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_081

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Keywords

Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 Gz fl 1761 publisher Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Obverse border outline bust turned right separating rim inscription right shoulder letter G inscription D.G.ERNES Reverse under crowned mitre separating two coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser value numeral VI letters beneath rim legend MON.ARGEN.LAND.1764 1764 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 2.78 g Coats Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Biron family worn circular object rough uneven surface shades gray off-white showing faint outline profile edge subtle raised ridges depressions across face outer rim slightly darker thin shadow perimeter.