Caption

Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769), Schröder, Justyn Karol (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Grosz coin, silver (MON. ARGENT.), Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa, 1763–1764; weight 1.00 g. Obverse: under the ducal mitre a tied monogram composed of the letters E J; date numerals 17 - 6 at sides. Reverse: under the crowned mitre two coats of arms — White Eagle and Pogon (Chaser); rim inscription MON.ARGENT.DVC:CVRLAND, 1763–1764. Coats of arms, shields, monograms; Biron family.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_176

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Keywords

Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 Schröder Justyn Karol master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Grosz coin silver Mon Argent Duchy Mitawa 1763–1764 weight 1.00 g Obverse under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters E J date numerals 17 - 6 sides Reverse crowned mitre two coats arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser rim inscription MON.ARGENT.DVC Cvrland Coats shields monograms Biron family round worn coin textured surface showing raised central design split two oval sections containing stylized bird- figure stylized horse- surrounded decorative borders beaded rim coin shades gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised areas.