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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; Lion of Courland (coat of arms); monogram under a crown (iconographic); emblems; Kettlers (family); Sheaf (family emblem; Vasa); monograms; R7 (rarity); crowned letter S dividing the rim legend. A shield with the Vasa coat of arms is inscribed within the monogram. On the rim, between the borders, the inscription SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland Lion. On the rim, between the borders, the inscription, with an arrow dividing the legend between the numerals of the date: SOLIDVS.DVCVM.CVRL.&.SE.16-04. 1604. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 1.11 g.

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Keywords

szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher Lion coat arms monogram under crown iconographic emblems Kettlers family Sheaf family emblem Vasa monograms R7 rarity crowned letter S dividing rim legend shield Vasa coat inscribed within monogram rim borders inscription SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L Reverse Courland Lion inscription arrow dividing legend numerals date Solidvs.Dvcvm.Cvrl.&.Se.16-04 1604 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 1.11 g round worn coin textured uneven surface showing raised stylized lion figure center decorative border edge coin metallic shades gray silver small areas darker gray slight greenish tarnish.