Caption

Trojak, Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1763–1769), struck by Justyn Karol Schröder (master of the Mitawa mint 1763–1764). Features coats of arms/shields including the White Eagle (Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth), Pogon, and Biron family arms. Obverse: outline of a bust; rim inscription 'D.G.ERNEST., LC&.S.DVX'. Reverse: under a crowned mitre separating the rim inscription, two coats of arms (Eagle and Chaser), below them the denomination numeral with letters beneath. Rim inscriptions include 'ON.ARGE, RLAND., 1764'. Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 1.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_188

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Keywords

Trojak Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1763–1769 struck Justyn Karol Schröder master Mitawa mint 1763–1764 Features coats arms shields White Eagle Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Pogon Biron family arms Obverse outline bust rim inscription D.G.Ernest Lc&.S.Dvx Reverse under crowned mitre separating two coats Eagle Chaser them denomination numeral letters beneath Rim inscriptions include On.Arge Rland 1764 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.01 g worn circular object uneven surface rough edges sits white background color mainly light gray areas off-white slightly darker gray patches surface cracks pitting small irregular indentations faint raised rim subtle variations texture across face.