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2 Denar - Gotthard Kettler Mitau
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.41 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Gotthard Kettler (1561-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1578-1579 |
| Value | 2 Denar |
| Currency | Denier (1578-1585) |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.41 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Person with sword riding horse while facing left with value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: II
Translation: Two denar
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin minted before Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 1580 monetary reform by Stephen Báthory.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Denar coin from the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia is that it features an image of Gotthard Kettler, the Duke of Courland and Semigallia, on one side, and a coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted during Kettler's rule from 1578 to 1579 and was made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains 0.125 silver. It weighs 0.41 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin.
