1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony (Mitau; curved shields with wreath) 1762 front 1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony (Mitau; curved shields with wreath) 1762 back
1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony (Mitau; curved shields with wreath) 1762 photo
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1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony Mitau; curved shields with wreath

1762 year
Billon 1.12 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia)
Duke
Carl of Saxony (1758-1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1762
Value
1 Grossus = 1⁄36 Thaler
Currency
Thaler (1586-1795)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.12 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#142743
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lumpy shield with eagle beside lumpy shield with horseman under crown and above date, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONET · ARGENT · DVC · CVRLAND
C - H - S
1762

Translation:
Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae
Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland

Edge

Plain

Comment

Different shield styles exist of this date.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grossus coin from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) is that it features a unique curved shield design with a wreath, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.