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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 Rw. Reverse: Courland lion; in the rim between the borders, inscription beginning with an arrow between stars: MONETA.DVCVM.CVRL.ET.SE. 1600. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.86 g.

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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 Rw Reverse Courland lion arrow stars Moneta.Dvcvm.Cvrl.Et.Se 1600 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.86 g worn circular metal coin irregular small notch edge showing raised central design outer ring decorative raised shapes surface aged rough texture patches muted greenish patina areas brownish-gray metal colors visible greenish brown gray hints dark tarnish.