Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 1 Thaler - Gotthard Kettler, 1575 – 1576
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Information
Country
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency
Schilling
(1575 – 1577)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Thaler
Year
1575 – 1576
Ruler
Gotthard Kettler
(1559–1661)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28.51
Diameter (mm)
42
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Thaler from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued from 1575 to 1576. Struck in Silver. Measures 42 mm and weighs 28.51 g.
- Obverse
- Decorative coat of arms containing shield with monogram, all surrounded by legend. (Gotthard Dei Gratia Ducis Curlandiae Et Semigallae Gotthard Kettler, with God's grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia)
- Reverse
- Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman separating date and value, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Argentea Ducis Curlandiae New silver coin of the Duke of Courland)
- Edge
- Smooth.
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