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3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler Mitau; without shield
| Silver | 2.23 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Wilhelm Kettler (1587-1616) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1600 |
| Value | 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle beside horseman above legend and under value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS · AR · TR
DVCVM · CV
ET · SE ·
98
Translation:
Grossus Argentea Triplex Ducum Curlandiae Et Semigalliae
Silver Triple grossus of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1596, Friedrich Kettler (1587-1642) and Wilhelm Kettler (1587-1616) split the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, with Willhelm getting Courland and Friedrich getting Semigallia. The coins of Wilhelm would have been struck specifically for Courland.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1598:
1) MONE · ARG · CVR · / GROS · AR · TR - DVCVM · CV - ET · SE · - 98
1599 (date above legend):
1) MONE · ARG · CVR · / 9 9 - GROS · AR · TR - DVCVM · CV - ET · SE ·
2) MONE · ARG · CVR · / 9 9 - GROS · AR · TR - DVCVM · C - ET · SE ·
1599 (date below legend; no arrow separating date):
1) MONE · ARG · CVR · / GROS · AR · TRI - DVCVM · CV - ET · SE · - 99
1599 (date below legend; arrow separating date):
1) MONETA · DVCVM · CVRLAN · & . SE . / GROS · ARG - TRIP · DVCV - CVR · ET · SE - 9 9
1600:
1) MONE · AR - G · CVR · E · SE · / GROS · AR · TR - DVCVM · CV - ET · SE · 600
1600 (rose bundle after date):
1) MONE · AR - G · CVR · E · SE · / GROS · ARGE - TRI - DVCVM - CV · E · SE - 600
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Grossus - Wilhelm Kettler (Mitau; without shield) 1598-1600 from Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) made of Silver weighing 2.23 g is that it features an image of Wilhelm Kettler, the Duke of Courland and Semigallia, on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Duchy. This coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region, as the Duchy was seeking to strengthen its economy and assert its independence from neighboring powers. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that offers a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
