Caption

Trojak (with a bust of Wilhelm Kettler), Friedrich Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1642), Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1574/1587–1616/1640), Stippel, Hans (fl. 1612–1618), publisher. Emblems: Kettlers (family), White Eagle (coat of arms), Pursuit (coat of arms). Depicts princely male busts: ruler's busts and portraits—male busts in a ruff and armour, facing right, portraits of the ruler with head uncovered. Rarity: R6 (rare). Obverse: in the border a male bust facing right with long hair and a moustache, in armour decorated with a ruff, separating the rim inscription .MONETA.DVCVM, VRLAN.&.SE. Reverse: in the border an eagle and a chaser, above the value numeral III. Under the coats of arms, an inscription in four lines with date digits separated by an arrow: GROS*ARG/TRIP.DVCV/CUR.ET.SE./*9 - 9*, 1599. Mitawa, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Coin, weight 2.33 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_145

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Keywords

Trojak bust Wilhelm Kettler Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 1574 1587–1616 1640 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher Emblems Kettlers family White Eagle coat arms Pursuit Depicts princely male busts ruler's busts portraits male busts ruff armour facing right ruler head uncovered Rarity R6 rare Obverse border male bust facing right long hair moustache armour decorated separating rim inscription .Moneta.Dvcvm Vrlan.&.Se Reverse eagle chaser value numeral III Under coats four lines date digits separated arrow Gros*Arg Trip.Dvcv Cur.Et.Se *9 - 9* 1599 Mitawa Duchy Coin weight 2.33 g worn circular metallic object raised profile person showing facial features short wavy hair ruffled collar surface mostly silver-gray areas darker gray patina small scratches decorative border runs near edge several raised curved linear details portrait.