Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 1 Solidus - Friedrich and Wilhelm Kettler, 1596 – 1601

Mitau; type 1

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Courland and Semigallia Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency Thaler (1586 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Solidus - Friedrich and Wilhelm Kettler
Year 1596 – 1601
Rulers Wilhelm Kettler (1587–1616) , Friedrich Kettler (1587–1642)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 0.85
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Solidus - Friedrich and Wilhelm Kettler from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued from 1596 to 1601. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.85 g.

Obverse
Shield on crowned monogram surrounded by legend. (Solidus Nova (Ducum) Curlandiae Et SemigalliaeNew schilling of Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
Reverse
Lion surrounded by legend. (Moneta (Argentea) Ducum Curlandiae Et Semigalliae(Silver) coin of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1601  —
1600  —
1600  — (1)600
1596  — (15)96

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