Caption

Szelag (coin), 1604. Obverse: crowned monogram with a shield inscribed with the Vasa coat of arms; crowned letter S dividing the rim legend; inscription on rim between borders: SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Lion of Courland (coat of arms); inscription on rim between borders with an arrow between the numerals of the date dividing the legend: SOLIDVS.DVCVM.CVRL.&.SE.16 - 04. Makers/associations: Friedrich Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1642), Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1616); Hans Stippel (fl. 1612–1618), publisher. Emblems/attributes: Kettlers (family), Sheaf (family emblem; Vasa), monograms. Place: Mitawa, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Weight: 1.11 g. Rarity: R7.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_104

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Rights managed

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67.4Mb (6.7Mb) / 16.2in x 16.2in / 4852 x 4852 (300dpi)

Keywords

Szelag coin 1604 Obverse crowned monogram shield inscribed Vasa coat arms crowned letter S dividing rim legend inscription rim borders Sigis.Iii.Dgrex.Pol.&.L Reverse Lion Courland coat arrow numerals date dividing legend Solidvs.Dvcvm.Cvrl.&.Se.16 - 04 Makers associations Friedrich Kettler Duke Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Hans Stippel fl 1612–1618 publisher Emblems attributes Kettlers family Sheaf family emblem Vasa monograms Place Mitawa Duchy Weight 1.11 g Rarity R7 single round coin lies centered white background showing worn raised design central decorative motif surrounded ornate border coin surface textured slightly rough areas wear faint patterns form curved looping shapes edge beaded rim color muted gray-silver subtle variations tone slightly darker gray recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions composition flat object fills frame.