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szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587), emblems, Kettlers (family), monogram under a 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 an inscription, between the words rosettes MONE NOVA ARGENTIA. Reverse: Lion of Courland; on the rim between the borders an inscription, between the words rosettes DVCA CVR ET SEMEGAL, 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.91 g; axis 200 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_087

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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 words rosettes Mone Nova Argentia Reverse Dvca Cvr Et Semegal 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.91 g axis 200 degrees round worn coin textured surface shades gray muted brown showing raised circular border inner ring beaded dots within raised profile human head facing right subtle facial hair details coin edge irregular small nicks darker gray blemishes colors visible include brown dark gray tiny spot greenish discoloration.