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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; monogram under a crown (iconographic); Lion of Courland (coat of arms); Kettlers (family); 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. In the rim between the borders, the inscription SIG.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland lion. In the rim between the borders, inscription with an arrow dividing the legend: SOLIDVS, CVM CVRL&SE6 – between the numerals of the date in the rim, an arrow dividing the legend. Date: 1610. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin, weight 0.81 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_118

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Keywords

szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher emblems monogram under crown iconographic Lion coat arms Kettlers family monograms Sheaf family emblem Vasa Obverse Crowned letter S dividing rim legend shield Vasa coat inscribed monogram rim borders inscription SIG.III.DGREX.POL.&.L Reverse Courland lion inscription arrow dividing legend Solidvs Cvm Cvrl&Se6 – numerals date Date 1610 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.81 g round weathered coin rough textured surface showing worn raised central design resembles stylized crest face within ornamental border coin metallic mottled gray brown tones darker patina recessed areas lighter worn highlights raised edges irregular small chips slightly rough uneven edge background plain white.