Duchy of Courland and Semigallia 1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony, 1762
Mitau; curved shields with wreath
Information
Country
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Currency
Thaler
(1586 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony
Year
1762
Ruler
Carl of Saxony
(1758–1763)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.12
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Issued in 1762. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.12 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Dei Gratia Carolus Princeps Regnius Poloniae Et Saxoniae In Livoniae Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Dux With God's grace, Carl, Prince of the Kingdoms of Poland and Saxony, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia)
- Reverse
- Lumpy shield with eagle beside lumpy shield with horseman under crown and above date, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland)
- Edge
- Smooth.
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