3 Grossus - Gotthard Kettler Mitau
1586 year| Silver | 2.20 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Gotthard Kettler (1561-1587) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1586 |
| Value | 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six lines of stacked legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
8 III 6
GROS · AR ·
TRIPLEX ·
GOTHAR :
DVC · CVR ·
& · SEM
Translation:
Grossus Argentea Triplex Ducum Curlandiae Et Semigalliae
Silver triple grossus of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Grossus coin from the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) is that it features an image of Gotthard Kettler, the last Master of the Teutonic Order and the first Duke of Courland and Semigallia. He played a significant role in the history of the region and the coin's design reflects his importance.
