© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Polker - Friedrich Casimir Kettler Mitau
| Silver | 1.02 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (Livonia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick Casimir Kettler (Friedrich Kasimir Kettler) (1682-1698) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1695 |
| Value | 3 Polker = 1⁄24 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1586-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Cross on orb containing value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOH · III · D · G · REX · POL · M · D · L ·
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Translation:
John III Dei Gratia Rex Poloniae Magnus Dux Lituaniae
John III, with God's grace, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Friedrich Casimir Kettler, who was the Duke of Courland and Semigallia from 1687 to 1695. He was a member of the Kettler family, which was a prominent noble family in the region. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia, which features a griffin and a lion. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
