Caption

2 denarii, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), Kettler family, monogram under a crown (iconographic), Kettler coat of arms, Pogon coat of arms, monograms, emblems. Obverse: in the border a crowned monogram composed of the letters SR, beneath which is Kettler's family emblem (a cauldron hook); on both sides of the monogram are date numerals 15-79. Reverse: in the border Pogon, below the value number II, 1579. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin weight 0.68 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_041

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Keywords

2 denarii Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 Kettler family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Pogon coat monograms emblems Obverse border crowned monogram composed letters SR beneath Kettler's family emblem cauldron hook sides date numerals 15-79 Reverse border Pogon value number II 1579 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.68 g round worn coin textured metallic surface shades gray silver faint brown featuring raised central design depict stylized figure horseback decorative border elements small marks lower edge.