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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), monograms, Lion of Courland (coat of arms). 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, inscription: MON + NOV + AR. Rev.: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription: 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_089

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szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Kettler coat arms monograms Lion Obv. Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 77 rim borders inscription Mon + Nov + Ar Rev. Dvcinovr + Et + Semiga 1577 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.90 g single round metallic object worn raised design fills image white background object textured surface areas light dark gray subtle brownish tones raised central motif depicting stylized animal figure limbs tail surrounded beaded inner ring outer band featuring ornamental marks shapes perimeter.