Caption

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; rim between borders inscription +MONE+NOV+ARG. Reverse: Lion of Courland; rim between borders inscription +DVC,+, IGAL, 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.68 g; axis 350°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_095

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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 Obverse crowned monogram composed letters SA inscribed Kettler family coat cauldron hook date numeral 77 rim borders inscription +Mone+Nov+Arg Reverse +Dvc + Igal 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.68 g axis 350° round coin worn uneven edges showing raised design heraldic lion profile within circular border surface varied patina shades green brown gray hints darker brown areas corrosion surface roughness giving aged mottled appearance.