Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler, 1575 – 1577

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Courland and Semigallia Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency Schilling (1575 – 1577)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler
Year 1575 – 1577
Ruler Gotthard Kettler (1559–1661)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.02
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Gotthard Kettler from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued from 1575 to 1577. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.02 g.

Obverse
Crowned monogram in shield under date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Argentea
New silver coin)
Reverse
Lion facing left surrounded by legend. (Ducatus Curlandiae Et Semigallae
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1577  — (15)77 18%
1576  — (15)70; Error date 5%
1576  — (15)76 35%
1575  — (15)75 50%

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