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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), Sheaf (family emblem; Vasa), monograms; R6 (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 with an arrow dividing the legend between the numerals of the date: SOLIDVS.DVX.CVRLA.&.S.16 - 06. Date: 1606. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin; weight 0.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_111

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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 Sheaf family emblem Vasa monograms R6 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 arrow dividing legend numerals date Solidvs.Dvx.Cvrla.&.S.16 - 06 Date 1606 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.90 g single round metallic object weathered rough surface irregular edges displaying worn raised central profile surrounding designs object mix dull silver gray brownish tones small areas greenish discoloration textured pitting scratches across face.