Caption

grosz; maker: Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764); subject: Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia, 1763–1769); monogram under the ducal mitre (iconographic), tied monogram type composed of letters E J; Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth coat of arms (White Eagle) and Pogon (Chaser) on shields; inscription in rim: under the crowned mitre two coats of arms with the Eagle and the Chaser, below .ICS.; rim legends: MON.ARGEN and date numerals 1763–1764; Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 1.24 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_177

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Keywords

grosz maker Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 subject Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 monogram under ducal mitre iconographic tied monogram type composed letters E J Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth coat arms White Eagle Pogon Chaser shields inscription rim under crowned mitre two coats Eagle .Ics rim legends Mon.Argen date numerals 1763–1764 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.24 g round worn object textured surface showing faint raised designs decorative curving shapes primarily pale gray off-white tones subtle darker gray shadows light brownish areas set plain white background.