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2 Denar - Gotthard Kettler Mitau
| Issuer | Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of |
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| Year | 1578-1579 |
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| Currency | Denier (1578-1585) |
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| Obverse description | Central field dominated by an ornate intertwined ducal monogram of Gotthard Kettler, composed of the letters G and K in a elaborate Renaissance cipher, surmounted by a ducal crown. The date is split to either side of the monogram, with '15' at left and '78' (or '79') at right. The entire design is contained within a beaded border, with no surrounding legend, reflecting the small module and simple hammered style typical of Baltic billon coinage of the late 16th century. |
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| Obverse lettering | 15 GK 78 |
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| Mintage | 1578 - Kop#4003, R5 - 1579 - Kop#4004, R4 - |
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