© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Solidus - Jacob Kettler Mitau
| Billon | 0.48 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Jacob Kettler (1642-1682) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1662 |
| Value | 1 Schilling = 1⁄108 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.48 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion with sword under date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLIDVS · D · G · IACOBI ·
1646
Translation:
Soldius Dei Gratia Jacob
Schilling of Jacob, with God's grace
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1646 (date above lion; retrograde 4):
1) CVRL · ET · SEMGAL · DVCIS / SOLIDVS · D · G · IACOBI ·
1646 (date under lion):
1) CVR · L · ET · SEMG · DVX / SOLIDVS · D · G · IACOBI ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Solidus - Jacob Kettler (Mitau) 1646-1662 from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) made of Billon weighing 0.48 g is that it features an image of a ship on its reverse side, which symbolizes the importance of maritime trade and navigation in the region during that time period.
