Caption

Trojak (with a bust of Wilhelm Kettler), 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; Kettlers (family); White Eagle (coat of arms); busts; princely male busts in a ruff and armour; male portraits to the right; portraits of rulers with head uncovered; Wilhelm Kettler (1574–1640) — iconography. Obverse: in the border a male bust facing right with long hair and 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/CVR.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_146

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Keywords

Trojak bust Wilhelm Kettler Friedrich Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1642 1587–1616 Stippel Hans fl 1612–1618 publisher emblems Kettlers family White Eagle coat arms busts princely male busts ruff armour male portraits right portraits rulers head uncovered 1574–1640 iconography Obverse border male 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 Cvr.Et.Se *9 - 9* 1599 Mitawa Duchy coin weight 2.33 g round worn metallic coin mostly light gray surface darker gray spots showing raised decorative motifs carved shapes stylized bird- emblem shield- form near top lower half dense arrangement raised letter- shapes small decorative marks coin edge slightly irregular texture scratches areas wear.