Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler, 1598 – 1600

Mitau; without shield

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Courland and Semigallia Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency Thaler (1586 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler
Year 1598 – 1600
Ruler Wilhelm Kettler (1587–1616)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 2.23
Diameter (mm) 21
Thickness (mm) 0.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued from 1598 to 1600. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.23 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Moneta Argentea (Ducum) Curlandiae (Et Semigalliae)Silver 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
1600  —
1600  — (1)600
1600  — (1)600; Rose bundle after date
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
1598  — (15)98

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