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trojak, Schmickert, Jan Fryderyk (fl. 1764–1765), Ernest Jan Biron (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1690–1772), Biron (family), coats of arms, shields, White Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms), Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (coat of arms), iconography, busts, portraits, princely busts, male busts, busts of the ruler in armor, male busts in armor, busts of the ruler to the right, male portraits to the right, portraits in ceremonial armor, portraits of rulers, portraits of the ruler in rich armor. Obverse (rim): a male bust in armor girded with a sash and wearing a wig, turned to the right, dividing the inscription D.G.ERNEST.IOH.IN. Reverse: under the ruler's mitre separating the rim inscription, two coats of arms with the Eagle and the Pursuit; below, the value numeral 3 with the letters . IFS beneath. Rim inscription MON.ARGENT.DVC.C, 1765? Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin, weight 1.14 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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trojak Schmickert Jan Fryderyk fl 1764–1765 Ernest Jan Biron Duke Courland Semigallia 1690–1772 Biron family coats arms shields White Eagle coat Pogon Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth iconography busts portraits princely busts male busts ruler armor right male portraits ceremonial armor rulers rich armor Obverse rim male bust armor girded sash wearing wig turned dividing inscription D.G.ERNEST.IOH.IN Reverse under ruler's mitre separating rim inscription two coats Eagle Pursuit value numeral 3 letters IFS beneath Rim inscription MON.ARGENT.DVC.C 1765 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.14 g round worn coin raised rim mostly light gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration surface faint central raised profile person long hair indistinct facial features surrounded worn decorative elements edge texture scuffed aged uneven patina.