Caption

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 of Ernest Jan Biron; bust portrait of a ruler in armor; male bust to the right wearing a wig and sash; inscription in rim: D.G.ERNEST.IOH.IN — on reverse under the ruler's mitre two coats of arms (Eagle and Pogon) separating rim inscription; value numeral 3 with letters . IFS below; rim inscription: MON.ARGENT.DVC.C; dated 1765?; Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, Mitawa; coin; weight 1.14 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_270

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Keywords

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 bust portrait ruler armor male bust right wearing wig sash inscription rim D.G.Ernest.Ioh.In reverse under ruler's mitre two coats Eagle separating value numeral 3 letters Ifs rim inscription Mon.Argent.Dvc.C dated 1765 Duchy Mitawa coin weight 1.14 g single round coin worn textured surface showing areas abrasion small patches brownish discoloration primarily near edge mostly silver-gray subtle variations tone faint shallow relief profile portrait surrounding raised details.