3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler Mitau, without shield

€87,568.00
IssuerCourland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year1598-1600
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1586-1795)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.23 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness0.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4042, Fed#1019, KM#4
Obverse descriptionBust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONE · ARG · CVR ·
(Translation: Moneta Argentea (Ducum) Curlandiae (Et Semigalliae) Silver coin (of the Duchy) of Courland (and Semigallia))
Reverse descriptionEagle beside horseman above legend and under value.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIII GROS · AR · TR DVCVM · CV ET · SE · 98
(Translation: Grossus Argentea Triplex Ducum Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Silver Triple grossus of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1598  - (15)98 -
1599  - (15)99; Date above legend -
1599  - (15)99; Date below legend with arrow separating date -
1599  - (15)99; Date below legend without arrow separating date -
1600  - -
1600  - (1)600 -
1600  - (1)600; Rose bundle after date -
Catalog ID8275247790
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