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. Obv.: 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 +MONE+NOVA+AR+. Rev.: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription +D,+SEMIG, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.82 g; axis 320°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_059

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family Kettler coat arms Lion monogram under crown iconographic monograms Obv. Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription +MONE+NOVA+AR+ Rev. inscription +D +Semig 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.82 g axis 320° worn round object rough textured surface shades gray muted brown showing raised circular border inner shield- shape irregular raised forms edge uneven slightly chipped places areas lighter gray subtle greenish-gray patina.