1 Thaler - Gotthard Kettler

€2.00
IssuerCourland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year1575-1576
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Thaler (162)
CurrencySchilling (1575-1577)
CompositionSilver
Weight28.51 g
Dimensions42 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4010, Fed#994, Neum#297, Dav EB#8450
Obverse descriptionCrowned quartered arms of Courland-Semigalia with monogram of Stefan Batory at center.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOTHARDI : D : G : DVCIS : CVR : ET : SEMIGA : SB
(Translation: Gotthard Kettler, with God`s grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia)
Reverse descriptionConjoined arms of Poland and Lithuania in ornate frame.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · ARGENTE · DVCIS · CVRLAN 7 - 6 41/2 - R
(Translation: New silver coin of the Duke of Courland)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1575  - (15)75 -
1576  - (15)76 -
Catalog ID7559778910
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