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szelag, Friedrich Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1642), Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1616), Stippel, Hans (fl. 1612–1618), publisher; emblems; monogram under a crown (iconographic); Kettlers (family); Lion of Courland (coat of arms); Sheaf (family emblem; Vasa); monograms. Obverse: Crowned letter S dividing the rim legend. A shield with the Vasa coat of arms is inscribed in the monogram. In the rim between the borders: inscription 'SOLIDVS.NOV.CVR.&.SE.600' and Courland lion. Reverse rim between the borders: inscription beginning with an arrow between stars 'MONETA.DVCVM.CVRL.ET.SE'. Date: 1600. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 0.86 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_100

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Keywords

szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher emblems monogram under crown iconographic Kettlers family Lion coat arms Sheaf family emblem Vasa monograms Obverse Crowned letter S dividing rim legend shield Vasa coat inscribed monogram rim borders inscription Solidvs.Nov.Cvr.&.Se.600 Courland lion Reverse rim arrow stars Moneta.Dvcvm.Cvrl.Et.Se Date 1600 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.86 g circular metal object worn surface showing raised ornate central design includes intertwined shapes heart- motif surrounded decorative beads patterned border object irregular small notch lower edge surface pits scratches visible colors muted silver-gray patches dull brown pale greenish tones slight darker gray shading recessed areas.