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szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); emblems: Kettlers (family), Kettler coat of arms; monogram under a crown (iconographic); Lion of Courland (coat of arms); monograms. Obv.: Crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook). Above the numeral of the date. In the rim, between the borders, the inscription NE+NO, +ARGEN. Rev.: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders there is an inscription starting +DVCIS+, EMIG, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.88 g; axis 130°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_047

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family Kettler coat arms monogram under crown iconographic Lion coat monograms Obv. Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook numeral date rim borders inscription NE+NO +Argen Rev. inscription starting +Dvcis+ Emig 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.88 g axis 130° worn circular metal object irregular showing textured surfaces raised decorative ridges displaying central raised design rough partially eroded several small indented dots forming ring center object patina dark gray brown greenish tones areas lighter gray reddish-brown shape slightly oval uneven edges.