Caption

szelag forgery from the period, Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587) (for the original), 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 the inscription +MONE+NOVA+ARGENTE+. Reverse: Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+SEMIGAL. 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Coin; weight 0.97 g; axis 110 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_096

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

szelag forgery period Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 original 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 +MONE+NOVA+ARGENTE+ Reverse inscription +DVCIS+CVR+ET+SEMIGAL 1577 Duchy Coin weight 0.97 g axis 110 degrees round metal coin worn surface showing central shield- emblem surrounded raised circular border decorative ridges rendered shades dark gray brown hints dull silver uneven edges textured aged patina.