1 Thaler - Gotthard Kettler

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1575-1576
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Thaler (162)
Currency Schilling (1575-1577)
Composition Silver
Weight 28.51 g
Diameter 42 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4010, Fed#994, Neum#297, Dav EB#8450
Obverse description Crowned quartered arms of Courland-Semigalia with monogram of Stefan Batory at center.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOTHARDI : D : G : DVCIS : CVR : ET : SEMIGA : SB
(Translation: Gotthard Kettler, with God`s grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia)
Reverse description Conjoined arms of Poland and Lithuania in ornate frame.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTE · DVCIS · CVRLAN 7 - 6 41/2 - R
(Translation: New silver coin of the Duke of Courland)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1575 - (15)75 -
1576 - (15)76 -
Numisquare ID 7559778910
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