3 Grossus - Gotthard Kettler Mitau

€1.00
IssuerCourland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year1586
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1586-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.20 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4009, Fed#1001
Obverse descriptionBust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGOTHAR · D · G · D · CVR · SEM ·
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Ducis Curlandiae Semigalliae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia)
Reverse descriptionSix lines of stacked legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering8 III 6 GROS · AR · TRIPLEX · GOTHAR : DVC · CVR · & · SEM
(Translation: Grossus Argentea Triplex Ducum Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Silver triple grossus of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1586  - (15)86 -
Catalog ID4847467710
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