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© National Museum Krakow
1½ Thaler - Gotthard Kettler Mitau
1575 year| Silver | 45.54 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Gotthard Kettler (1561-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1575 |
| Value | 1.5 Thaler (243) |
| Currency | Schilling (1575-1577) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 45.54 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#404380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman separating date and value, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · ARGEN · DVCATVS · CVRLAN
7 5
5 RIG
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea Ducis Curlandiae
Translation: New silver coin of the Duke of Courland
Interesting fact
The 1½ Thaler coin from the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) minted in 1575 under Gotthard Kettler's rule features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Duchy and the motto "Soli Deo Gloria" (Glory to God Alone) written in Latin.
