Caption

Trojak (with a bust of Wilhelm Kettler). Obverse: in the border a male bust facing right with long hair and a mustache, in armor decorated with a ruff, separating the rim inscription '.MONE. - ARG.CVR. -'. Reverse: in the border an Eagle and Pogon (Pursuit), above the value numeral 'III'. Below the coats of arms an inscription in four lines 'GROS.AR.TR/DVCVM.CV/.ET.SE./.98.' Date: 1598. Subject: Wilhelm Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1587–1616). Place: Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa. Coin specifications: diameter 21.0 mm, weight 2.27 g, axis 45°. Icons: Kettler family emblems, Pogon (coat of arms), White Eagle, princely busts, male busts in a ruff and armor, portraits of a ruler.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_132

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Keywords

Trojak bust Wilhelm Kettler Obverse border male facing right long hair mustache armor decorated ruff separating rim inscription .Mone - Arg.Cvr - Reverse Eagle Pogon Pursuit value numeral Iii coats arms inscription four lines Gros.Ar.Tr Dvcvm.Cv .Et.Se .98 Date 1598 Subject Duke Courland Semigallia 1587–1616 Place Duchy Mitawa Coin specifications diameter 21.0 mm weight 2.27 g axis 45° Icons Kettler family emblems coat White Eagle princely busts male busts armor portraits ruler circular metallic object aged silver-gray surface showing raised profile person facing right wavy hair wearing decorative collar rounded elements rim beaded edge surface variation tone areas darker gray lighter silver slight brownish discoloration spots.