Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, monogram under a crown (iconographic), Kettlers (family), Lion of Courland (coat of arms), monograms, Kettler (coat of arms). 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 MON .ARGENTE. Reverse: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders an inscription beginning with a lily flower DV, CVR.ET.SEMIGAL, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin, weight 1.01 g, axis 140°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_066

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems monogram under crown iconographic Kettlers family Lion coat arms monograms Kettler Obverse Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription lily flower MON .ARGENTE Reverse lily flower DV Cvr.Et.Semigal 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.01 g axis 140° round worn coin textured surface showing raised heraldic lion center surrounded decorative circular border ring raised characters edge shades brown tan muted gray subtle darker lighter patches across surface.