Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 1 Solidus - Friedrich and Wilhelm Kettler, 1602 – 1611

Mitau; type 2

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 1602 – 1611
Rulers Wilhelm Kettler (1587–1616) , Friedrich Kettler (1587–1642)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 0.96
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Solidus - Friedrich and Wilhelm Kettler from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued from 1602 to 1611. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.96 g.

Obverse
Shield on crowned monogram surrounded by legend. (Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Poloniae Et LivoniaeSigismund III, with God's grace, King of Poland and Livonia)
Reverse
Lion surrounded by legend. (Solidus Ducum Curlandiae Et SemigalliaeSchilling of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1611  —
1610  —
1607  —
1606  —
1605  —
1604  — 16-04
1604  — 160-4
1602  —

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