Caption

szelag, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587); emblems; Kettlers (family); monogram under a crown (iconographic); Kettler (coat of arms); monograms; Lion of Courland (coat of arms). Obverse: crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook), above the date numeral 77; rim inscription between borders: MON+NOV+AR. Reverse: Lion of Courland; rim inscription between borders: DVCINOVR+ET+SEMIGA, 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_088

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67.4Mb (6.3Mb) / 16.2in x 16.2in / 4852 x 4852 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms monograms Lion Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 77 rim inscription borders Mon+Nov+Ar Reverse Dvcinovr+Et+Semiga 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.90 g single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver showing central shield- design surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge coin surface uneven texture areas light dark gray patina slight greenish spots rim irregular slightly dented.