Caption

Szelag; Friedrich Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia, 1587–1642) and Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia, 1587–1616); Hans Stippel (fl. 1612–1618), publisher; monogram under a crown (iconographic); Kettlers (family); Lion of Courland (coat of arms); emblems; Sheaf (family emblem; Vasa); monograms; R7 (rarity). Obverse: crowned letter S dividing the rim legend, a shield with the Vasa coat of arms inscribed within the monogram, rim inscription SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland lion, rim inscription DVCVM.CVRL.&.SE.16, date 1604, arrow dividing the legend between the date numerals. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.68 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_106

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Keywords

Szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Hans Stippel fl 1612–1618 publisher monogram under crown iconographic Kettlers family Lion coat arms emblems Sheaf family emblem Vasa monograms R7 rarity Obverse crowned letter S dividing rim legend shield Vasa coat inscribed within monogram rim inscription SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L Reverse Courland lion rim inscription DVCVM.CVRL.&.SE.16 date 1604 arrow dividing legend date numerals Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.68 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray tarnished silver darker gray recessed areas lighter silver raised areas raised decorative border encircles rim central raised ornate design features looping curved motif topped crown- shape several ridges floral- elements object signs age uneven surface coloration small pits subtle greenish-gray discoloration places.