Caption

Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769), Graefenstein, GZ (fl. 1761), publisher, Schröder, Justyn Karol (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Obverse: in the border an outline of a bust turned to the right, separating the inscription in the rim; on the right shoulder the letter G D.G.ERNES. Reverse: 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 VI with letters beneath, in the rim MON.ARGEN, LAND.1764. Dated 1764. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin, weight 2.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_082

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Keywords

Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 Graefenstein Gz fl 1761 publisher Schröder Justyn Karol master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Obverse border outline bust turned right separating inscription rim right shoulder letter G D.G.ERNES Reverse under crowned mitre separating two coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser value numeral VI letters beneath rim MON.ARGEN Land.1764 Dated 1764 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 2.78 g worn round coin mostly light gray surface areas darker gray faint greenish discoloration showing embossed crown top two adjacent oval shields faint animal figures inside larger decorative outline surrounding central motifs small Roman numeral–style embossment beneath shields coin edge slightly irregular texture scuffed aged.