Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, monogram under a crown (iconographic), Kettler (coat of arms), Lion of Courland (coat of arms), Kettlers (family), 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, an inscription beginning with a rosette MONE.NOVA.ARGENTE. Reverse: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders an inscription beginning with a rosette DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEMIGA. 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin, weight 0.78 g, axis 90 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_054

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Lion Kettlers family monograms Obverse Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription rosette MONE.NOVA.ARGENTE Reverse rosette DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEMIGA 1576 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.78 g axis 90 degrees circular weathered coin raised rim worn surface showing central relief animal- figure surrounded circular border areas textured wear shades gray silver brown muted beige.