Caption

szelag forgery from the period, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, monogram under a crown (iconographic), Kettler (coat of arms), monograms, Lion of Courland (coat of arms), Kettlers (family), message. Obv.: Crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (boiler hook). Above the date numeral 76. In the rim, between the borders, the inscription +VA+A. Rev.: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders an inscription starting with a lily flower +DV. 1576, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, coin, weight 0.78 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_075

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Keywords

szelag forgery period Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms monograms Lion Kettlers family message Obv. Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat boiler hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription +VA+A Rev. inscription starting lily flower +DV 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.78 g roughly circular worn metal object irregular edge rough pitted surface displaying raised partially eroded relief human profile within beaded border surface mix muted brown tan gray hints yellow areas darker lighter weathered patina.