Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); emblems; monogram under a crown (iconographic); Kettlers (family); Kettler (coat of arms); Lion of Courland (coat of arms); 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 lily flower MONE.NOVA.ARGENTE. Reverse: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders an inscription beginning with a lily flower, the second lily flower in the legend after the word ET DVCIS.C.VR.ET, IGAL. Date: 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 0.91 g; axis 320°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_064

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems monogram under crown iconographic Kettlers family Kettler coat arms Lion monograms Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription lily flower MONE.NOVA.ARGENTE Reverse lily flower second lily flower legend word ET DVCIS.C.VR.ET Igal Date 1576 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.91 g axis 320° round worn coin textured surface showing raised central design surrounded circular border decorative elements central area contains stylized animal- figure rim features repeated raised shapes markings coin shades gray silver areas darker gray patina slight variations tone.