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; 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 +MONE+NOVA+AR+. Reverse: Lion of Courland; rim inscription +D,+SEMIG, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.82 g; axis 320°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_060

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Rights managed

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65.3Mb (6.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4777 x 4777 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family Kettler coat arms Lion coat monogram under crown monograms Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim inscription +MONE+NOVA+AR+ Reverse rim inscription +D +Semig 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.82 g axis 320° circular worn metal coin rough pitted surface showing various shades gray brown greenish-gray uneven edge raised rim perimeter within rim faint raised profile face head visible surrounding band worn decorative elements raised areas form inner circular pattern texture coarse weathered patches lighter darker tones.