Caption

Grosz. Maker: Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Obverse: Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769), crowned mitre, monogram under the ducal mitre composed of the letters EJ, tied monogram type. Both sides show date numerals 1 - (obverse) and on the reverse under the crowned mitre two coats of arms with the White Eagle and the Pogon (Chaser). In the rim: .ICS. and inscription N.ARGENT.DVC:CVRLAND, 1763–1764. Place: Mitawa, Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Coin, weight 1.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_173

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Keywords

Grosz Maker Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Obverse Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 crowned mitre monogram under ducal mitre composed letters EJ tied monogram type sides date numerals 1 - obverse reverse under crowned mitre two coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser rim .Ics inscription N.ARGENT.DVC Cvrland 1763–1764 Place Mitawa Duchy Coin weight 1.09 g round worn coin textured metallic surface shades gray off-white showing signs age slight discoloration coin features raised central design two mirrored ornate animal figures facing inside rounded decorative frames surrounded raised border decorative flourishes edges irregular slightly uneven appearance includes subtle shadows highlights emphasize relief design.