Caption

szelag; Friedrich Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1642); Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1616); Hans Stippel (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 inscribed in the monogram. Rim between borders inscription: SIG.III.DGREX.POL.&.L. Reverse: Courland lion. Rim between borders inscription, between the numerals of the date in the rim an arrow dividing the legend: SOLIDVS, CVM CVRL&SE6. Date: 1610. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin, weight 0.81 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_119

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Rights managed

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63.8Mb (5.6Mb) / 15.7in x 15.7in / 4723 x 4723 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 Wilhelm Kettler 1587–1616 Hans Stippel 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 arms inscribed monogram Rim borders inscription Sig.Iii.Dgrex.Pol.&.L Reverse Courland lion numerals date rim arrow dividing legend Solidvs Cvm Cvrl&Se6 Date 1610 Duchy Mitawa Coin weight 0.81 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised design animal mane curved tail surrounded raised rim metal shades gray silver darker gray areas brownish discoloration slight greenish patina edge irregular slightly dented.