Caption

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 is inscribed in the monogram. Rim between borders inscription: SIGIS.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland lion; rim between borders inscription with an arrow dividing the legend between the numerals of the date: SOLIDVS.DVCVM.CVRL.&.S.16 - 05. Date: 1605. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 0.91 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_109

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Rights managed

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67.4Mb (5.8Mb) / 16.2in x 16.2in / 4852 x 4852 (300dpi)

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 inscribed monogram Rim borders inscription Sigis.Iii.Dgrex.Pol.&.L Reverse Courland lion rim arrow dividing legend numerals date Solidvs.Dvcvm.Cvrl.&.S.16 - 05 Date 1605 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.91 g round metallic object textured worn surface showing raised stylized animal figure profile center decorative border edge object primarily silvery gray slightly darker gray shadows recessed areas faint off-white highlights raised portions set plain white background.