Caption

Szelag (coin), 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. Rarity: R6. 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&SE6 with an arrow dividing the legend between the digits of the date. Date: 1610. Origin: Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin weight: 0.84 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_117

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Szelag coin 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 Rarity R6 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&SE6 arrow dividing legend digits date Date 1610 Origin Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.84 g round coin worn relief lion profile center surrounded raised border decorative edge irregular surface texture scratches small pits visible raised lettering ornamental marks perimeter colors visible include silver pale gray muted beige faint pinkish tones small areas greenish tarnish.