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© Emporium Hamburg
1 Grossus - Carl of Saxony Mitau; curved shields without wreath
1762 year| Billon | 1.12 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#142742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lumpy shield with eagle beside lumpy shield with horseman under crown, above wreath and date, and all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · ARGENTEA · DVC · CVRLAND
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 without a wreath, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.
