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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; Kettlers (family); monogram under a crown (iconographic); Lion of Courland (coat of arms); monograms; Sheaf (family emblem; Vasa). Obverse: Crowned letter S dividing the rim legend; a shield with the Vasa coat of arms inscribed in the monogram; rim inscription SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland lion; rim inscription with an arrow dividing the legend between the numerals of the date: SOLIDVS.DVCVM.CVRL.&.S.16 - 05. Date: 1605. Place: Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Object: coin (szelag). Weight: 0.91 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_108

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Keywords

szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher emblems Kettlers family monogram under crown iconographic Lion coat arms monograms Sheaf family emblem Vasa Obverse Crowned letter S dividing rim legend shield Vasa coat arms inscribed monogram rim inscription SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L Reverse Courland lion rim inscription arrow dividing legend numerals date Solidvs.Dvcvm.Cvrl.&.S.16 - 05 Date 1605 Place Duchy Mitawa Object coin Weight 0.91 g round coin worn raised design showing central portrait profile inside oval border decorative elements top edge beaded inner rim outer rim slightly irregular coin surface mix silver-gray pale gold tones darker gray accenting recessed areas subtle brownish discoloration background plain white.