Caption

Trojak (with a bust of Wilhelm Kettler). Obverse: in the border a male bust facing right with long hair and a mustache, in armour decorated with a ruff, separating the rim inscription MONE. - ARG.CVR. Reverse: in the border an Eagle and a Pogon (Pursuit), above the value numeral III; below the coats of arms a dot and an inscription in four lines GROS.AR.TR/DVCVM.CV/.ET.SE./.9.8. Coin dated 1598. Subjects: Friedrich Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1642), Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1574/1587–1616/1640 — variations noted), Kettler family emblems, White Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin: trojak, weight 2.32 g, axis 45°. Portrait type: male bust in ruff and armour; princely/ruler portrait.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_140

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Keywords

Trojak bust Wilhelm Kettler Obverse border male facing right long hair mustache armour decorated ruff separating rim inscription MONE - Arg.Cvr Reverse Eagle Pogon Pursuit value numeral III coats arms dot inscription four lines GROS.AR.TR Dvcvm.Cv .Et.Se .9.8 Coin dated 1598 Subjects Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 1574 1587–1616 1640 variations noted Kettler family emblems White Eagle coat Duchy Mitawa trojak weight 2.32 g axis 45° Portrait type male bust armour princely ruler portrait round metallic object worn silver-gray surface fills frame showing raised beaded rim textured central area top features two carved emblem- shapes lower half series raised blocks decorative marks forming horizontal groupings metal displays variations gray darker gray patina slight darker spots scuffs appearance aged slightly tarnished.