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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. Obverse: Crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook). Above the date numeral 77. On the rim, between the borders, the inscription +MONE+NOVA+ARGENT+. Reverse: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+SEMIG+. 1577, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, coin, weight 1.01 g, axis 90 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_081

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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 Obverse Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 77 rim borders inscription +MONE+NOVA+ARGENT+ Reverse inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+SEMIG+ 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.01 g axis 90 degrees circular weathered coin raised central design showing stylized lion heraldic pose coin surface textured worn relief rough edges raised border encircling central motif several decorative marks visible colors include muted brown dusty tan pale gray hints pinkish beige.