Caption

Grosz. Maker: Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Subject: Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769). Obverse/inscriptions/features: monogram under the ducal mitre (iconographic); tied monogram (type) composed of the letters E J in the rim under the ducal mitre; date numerals 1 - on both sides; inscription elements including .ICS. in the rim and N.ARGENT.DVC:CVRLAND. Heraldry: coats of arms present — White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth), Pogon (Chaser), shields; Biron family arms. Date/place: 1763–1764, Mitawa, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Object: coin, weight 1.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_172

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Keywords

Grosz Maker Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Subject Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 Obverse inscriptions features monogram under ducal mitre iconographic tied monogram type composed letters E J rim under date numerals 1 - sides inscription elements .Ics rim N.Argent.Dvc Cvrland Heraldry coats arms present White Eagle Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Pogon Chaser shields Biron family arms Date place 1763–1764 Mitawa Duchy Object coin weight 1.09 g round worn metal object textured surface irregular edge showing raised decorative pattern crown- shape near top ornate looping central motif object mostly muted silver gray tones areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration set plain white background.