Caption

2 denarii, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), Kettler family, monogram under a crown, Kettler coat of arms (cauldron hook), monograms, Pursuer coat of arms, emblems. Obverse: in the rim a crowned monogram composed of the letters SR, beneath which is Kettler's family emblem (a cauldron hook); date numerals 15–79 on both sides of the monogram. Reverse: in the rim Pursuer, below the value number II, 1579. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 0.39 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_036

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Keywords

2 denarii Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 Kettler family monogram under crown Kettler coat arms cauldron hook monograms Pursuer coat emblems Obverse rim crowned monogram composed letters SR beneath Kettler's family emblem date numerals 15–79 sides monogram Reverse rim Pursuer value number II 1579 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.39 g roughly circular weathered object textured pitted surface shades gray off-white light brown showing uneven edges darker gray spots faint raised recessed patterns form curved linear shapes across surface appearance matte worn plain white background.