1 Solidus - Jacob Kettler Mitau

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1646-1662
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Schilling = 1⁄108 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.48 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4052, Haljak II#1696, Fed#1042, KM#6
Obverse description Crowned four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CVRL · ET · SEMGAL · DVCIS
(Translation: Curlandiae Et Semgalliae Ducis Duke of Courland and Semagallia)
Reverse description Lion with sword under date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SOLIDVS · D · G · IACOBI · 1646
(Translation: Soldius Dei Gratia Jacob Schilling of Jacob, with God`s grace)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1646 - Year above lion -
1646 - Year above lion; retrograde 4 -
1646 - Year under lion -
1662 - (16)6Z; Confirmation needed -
Numisquare ID 1509119110
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