3 Grossus - Gotthard Kettler Mitau

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1586
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.20 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4009, Fed#1001
Obverse description Bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOTHAR · D · G · D · CVR · SEM ·
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Ducis Curlandiae Semigalliae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia)
Reverse description Six lines of stacked legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 8 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)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1586 - (15)86 -
Numisquare ID 4847467710
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