Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, monogram under a crown (iconographic), Lion of Courland (coat of arms), Kettler (coat of arms), monograms, Kettlers (family). Obverse: Crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook). Above the date numeral 76. On the rim, between the borders, the inscription +MONE+NOVA+ARGENTE+. Reverse: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+SEMIGA+. 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin, weight 0.85 g, axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_072

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Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems monogram under crown iconographic Lion coat arms Kettler monograms Kettlers family Obverse Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription +MONE+NOVA+ARGENTE+ Reverse inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+SEMIGA+ 1576 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.85 g axis 180 degrees round worn coin textured surface shades gray brown showing raised central design animal figure surrounded beaded circular border ring decorative raised elements edge coin uneven edges small chips areas darker lighter patina giving mottled appearance.