Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); emblems and Kettler family monograms; monogram under a crown (iconographic); Kettler coat of arms; Lion of Courland (coat of arms). Obverse: crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook), above the date numeral 76; 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.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_049

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettler family monograms monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Lion coat Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim inscription .MONE.NOVA.ARG Reverse rim inscription DVCIS.CV.T.SEMIG 1576 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 1.01 g axis 180 degrees worn circular object irregular edge mostly pale gray areas muted brown darker gray discoloration showing central raised design stylized animal figure curled tail mane surrounded raised circular border decorative elements perimeter set white background.