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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. 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 borders the inscription +MO +ARGENTE. Rev: Lion of Courland; on the rim between borders the inscription +DVC +ET+SEMIGA, 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin, weight 1.04 g, axis 45°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_092

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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 Obv Crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 77 rim borders inscription +MO +ARGENTE Rev inscription +DVC +ET+SEMIGA 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.04 g axis 45° circular worn coin uneven edges shown white background displaying raised central shield- design surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative elements outer edge surface textured wear small pits tones brown gray muted beige.