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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; Obv.: 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+ +ARGE+. Rev.: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+ and date 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.68 g; axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_082

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Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms Lion coat monograms Obv. Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 77 rim borders inscription +MONE+ +ARGE+ Rev. inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+ date 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.68 g axis 330° round worn coin raised central shield- emblem surrounding decorative border showing irregular edges surface scratches coin's texture rough pitted patina tones brown tan muted gray small darker brown spots near center.