Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, Kettlers (family), monogram under a crown (iconographic), Kettler (coat of arms), Lion of Courland (coat of arms), monograms. Obverse: crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook). Above the date numeral 76. In the rim, between the borders, the inscription GENT Rw. Lion of Courland. In the rim, between the borders, the inscription +DVCI, CVR+, A, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin, weight 0.68 g, axis 60 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_052

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Lion monograms Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription GENT Rw inscription +DVCI Cvr+ A 1576 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.68 g axis 60 degrees round worn coin rough pitted surface shades gray brown edges irregular slightly chipped center raised shield- emblem decorative curving motif inside surrounded circular border ring textured dots coin's surface areas darker gray lighter gray subtle brownish tones spots slightly metallic sheen.