Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 3 Grossus - Friedrich Kettler, 1596 – 1606
Mitau
Information
Country
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency
Thaler
(1586 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Grossus - Friedrich Kettler
Year
1596 – 1606
Ruler
Friedrich Kettler
(1587–1642)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
2.21
Diameter (mm)
21
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Grossus - Friedrich Kettler from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued from 1596 to 1606. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.21 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae Et SemigalliaeSilver coin of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
- Reverse
- Eagle beside horseman above legend and under value. (Grossus Argentea Triplex Ducum Curlandiae Et SemigalliaeSilver triple grossus of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1606 | — | |||
| 1604 | — | |||
| 1598 | — | (15)98; Date above legend | ||
| 1598 | — | (15)98; Date below legend | ||
| 1597 | — | (15)97; Date above legend | ||
| 1597 | — | (15)97; Date below legend | ||
| 1596 | — | |||
| 1596 | — | (15)96; Date above legend | ||
| 1596 | — | (15)96; Date below legend with rose cutting through date and legend | ||
| 1596 | — | (15)96; Date below legend without rose cutting through date and legend | ||
| ND (1596-1606) | — |
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