Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, Kettlers (family), monogram under the crown (iconographic), Kettler (coat of arms), Lion of Courland (coat of arms), monograms, message. Obv. 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.A. Rv. Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders there is an inscription beginning with a rosette DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEMIGA, 1576. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, coin, weight 0.95 g, axis 320 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_076

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Lion monograms message Obv Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription lily flower MONE.NOVA.A Rv rosette DVCIS.CVR.ET.SEMIGA 1576 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.95 g axis 320 degrees image old circular coin medallion raised central design stylized lion dynamic pose surrounded beaded inner ring outer raised surface worn textured irregular edges color palette includes muted brown gray hints darker brown patina subtle variations giving slightly mottled appearance.