3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler Mitau, without shield

Issuer Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of
Year 1598-1600
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.23 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 0.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#4042, Fed#1019, KM#4
Obverse description Bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering MONE · ARG · CVR ·
(Translation: Moneta Argentea (Ducum) Curlandiae (Et Semigalliae) Silver coin (of the Duchy) of Courland (and Semigallia))
Reverse description Eagle beside horseman above legend and under value.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering III 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)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1598 - (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 -
Numisquare ID 8275247790
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