Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); obverse: crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook) with the date numeral 76 above; rim inscription beginning with a rosette MONE.NOVA.ARGE; reverse: Lion of Courland; rim inscription DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEMIGAL; 1576; Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin, weight 0.86 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_061

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat arms cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim inscription rosette MONE.NOVA.ARGE reverse Lion rim inscription DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEMIGAL 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.86 g round worn coin textured surface shades gray off-white showing raised central shield- design surrounding decorative circular borders coin edge irregular small chipped section raised patterns curved lines radiate center producing areas darker gray contrast lighter highlights.