Légende

Szelag; Gotard Kettler (Duke of Courland and Semigallia; 1561–1587). Silver coin (1576), Mitawa. Obverse: crowned monogram composed of the letters S A inscribed in the Kettler family coat of arms (cauldron hook); above the date numeral 76; rim between borders with inscription beginning with a lily flower MON .ARGENTE. Reverse: Lion of Courland; rim between borders with inscription beginning with a lily flower DV, CVR.ET.SEMIGAL. Weight 1.01 g; axis 140°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A56_065

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

65.3Mo (6.8Mo) / 40.4cm x 40.4cm / 4777 x 4777 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Szelag Gotard Kettler Duke Courland Semigallia 1561–1587 Silver coin 1576 Mitawa Obverse crowned monogram composed letters S inscribed Kettler family coat arms cauldron hook date numeral 76 rim borders inscription lily flower MON .ARGENTE Reverse Lion lily flower DV Cvr.Et.Semigal Weight 1.01 g axis 140° round worn metal disk uneven edge showing raised decorative elements central shield- design surface weathered texture corrosion patina disk displays mix colors muted brown reddish-brown gray hints green ornamentation concentric arrangements ring raised dots curved linear motifs radiating center appearance aged slightly irregular shape.