1 Grossus - Ernst Johann von Biron Mitau

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1763
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Grossus = 1⁄36 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Copper
Weight 3.57 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4087
Obverse description Bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D · G · ERNESTVS · IOHANNES · DVX
(Translation: With God`s grace, Ernst Johann, Duke)
Reverse description Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 63 · IN · LIVONIA · CVR · ET · SEMIGAL · 17
(Translation: of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1763 - With dots around date -
1763 - Without dots around date -
Numisquare ID 8509758570
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