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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). Obverse: crowned monogram composed of the letters SA inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook). Above the date numeral 77. In the rim between the borders the inscription VA+A, GENTE Rw. Lion of Courland. In the rim between the borders the inscription +DVCI, +CVR+E, 1577. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, coin, weight 0.98 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_098

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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 borders inscription VA+A GENTE Rw inscription +DVCI +Cvr+E 1577 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.98 g round worn coin irregular edges showing central raised design framed beaded inner circle ring raised marks near surface varied textures corrosion visible wear colors include greenish patina brown gray.