Caption

Trojak by Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764), 1764. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Silver coin (trojak), weight 1.47 g. Obverse: Illegible legend; under the capitular mitre separating the rim inscription, two shielded coats of arms showing the White Eagle and the Pogon; below, the numeral 3 with letters beneath. Rim inscription: RGENT.DV VRLAND.1764. Depicts Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769) and Biron family arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_185

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Keywords

Trojak Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 1764 Duchy Courland Semigallia Mitawa Silver coin trojak weight 1.47 g Obverse Illegible legend under capitular mitre separating rim inscription two shielded coats arms showing White Eagle Pogon numeral 3 letters beneath Rim inscription Rgent.Dv Vrland.1764 Depicts Ernest Jan Biron Duke 1763–1769 Biron family arms circular metallic object weathered pale gray surface showing worn raised designs two adjacent oval cartouches containing stylized animal figure resembling bird horse rider object small irregular hole near top edge rough rim several areas darker gray discoloration faint scratches across surface.