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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; Szymonski, Jan (1887–1954) — emblems; Kettlers (family); monogram under the 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 SIG.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland Lion; rim inscription SOLIDVS DVCVM CVRL&SE with an arrow dividing the legend between the digits of the date; date 1610. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 0.84 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_116

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Keywords

szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher Szymonski Jan 1887–1954 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 SIG.III.DGREX.POL.&.L Reverse Courland Lion rim inscription SOLIDVS DVCVM CVRL&SE arrow dividing legend digits date date 1610 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 0.84 g single round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised decorative elements central shield- motif surrounded curved lines ornamental flourishes coin's edge beaded border irregular slightly rough rim visible colors shades silver gray muted beige areas darker tarnish lighter highlights.