Caption

szelag; Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); emblems of the Kettler family; crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook) above the date numeral 76 on the obverse; rim inscription .MONE.NOVA.ARG; reverse: Lion of Courland; rim inscription DVCIS.CV.T.SEMIG. 1576; Duchy of Courland and Semigallia; Mitawa; coin; weight 1.01 g; axis 180 degrees WQXBCFS

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_048

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettler family crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat arms cauldron hook date numeral 76 obverse rim inscription .MONE.NOVA.ARG reverse Lion rim inscription DVCIS.CV.T.SEMIG 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.01 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin uneven edge showing central shield- emblem surrounded circular border raised decorative ridges coin's surface weathered texture patches lighter darker areas Visible colors include muted gray tarnished silver pale brown hints greenish patina raised linear curved engravings radiating center group faint embossed characters perimeter described further.