1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony Mitau, curved shields without wreath

€142,742.00
IssuerCourland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year1762
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Grossus = 1⁄36 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1586-1795)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.12 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4079, Fed#1054, KM#21
Obverse descriptionBust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD · G · CAROL · P · R · P · ET · S · IN · L · CVR · ET · S · DVX
(Translation: Dei Gratia Carolus Princeps Regnius Poloniae Et Saxoniae In Livoniae Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Dux With God`s grace, Carl, Prince of the Kingdoms of Poland and Saxony, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
Reverse descriptionLumpy shield with eagle beside lumpy shield with horseman under crown, above wreath and date, and all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · ARGENTEA · DVC · CVRLAND 1762
(Translation: Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1762  - -
Catalog ID9176964020
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