© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1 Solidus - Jacob Kettler Mitau ND
| Billon | 0.48 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Jacob Kettler (1642-1682) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1646 |
| 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#87572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle with four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IACOBI · D · G · DVCIS ·
Translation:
Jacob Dei Gratia Ducis
Jacob, with God's grace, Duke
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Solidus coin from the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia is that it features an image of Jacob Kettler, the Duke of Courland and Semigallia, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted during Kettler's reign from 1643 to 1646 and was made of billon, a type of alloy that is composed of a mixture of metals, typically copper and silver. Despite its small weight of 0.48 grams, this coin was an important part of the local economy during its time and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
