Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); emblems: Kettlers (family), Kettler coat of arms, Lion of Courland (coat of arms); monogram under a crown (iconographic), monograms. 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 beginning with a rosette MONE·NOVA·ARGENTE. Reverse: Lion of Courland; rim inscription DVCI·ET·SEMIGA·1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 1.02 g; axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_058

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family Kettler coat arms Lion coat monogram under crown iconographic monograms Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim inscription rosette MONE·NOVA·ARGENTE Reverse rim inscription DVCI·ET·SEMIGA·1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.02 g axis 90° worn circular metallic object textured surface showing raised central design animal figure profile surrounded concentric border outer rim raised shapes metal silvery-gray areas darker gray patina lighter almost whitish highlights edges irregularities slight indentations.