3 Polcher

1687–1695Circulation

Obverse

Square shield, divided at bottom, arms of Kettler in crown above

Legend
English
FRID · CAS · IN - L · CVR · ET · S · D 9 - 5 3
Friedrich Casimir Livoniae Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Dux Friedrich Casimir, Duke of Livonia, Courland, and Semigallia

Reverse

24 in orb, cross above divides legend

Legend
English
IOH · III · D · G · REX · POL · M · D · L ·
John III Dei Gratia Rex Poloniae Magnus Dux Lituaniae
24
John III, with God's grace, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1687 Mitau

    (16)87

    VF€180XF€310
  • 1689 Mitau

    (16)89

    VF€180XF€310
  • 1690 Mitau

    (16)90

  • 1695 Mitau

    (16)95

    VF€180XF€310

Catalogue numbers

KM#
9
Kop#
4066

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
1.02 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
3 Polcher
= 1/12 Ort
= 1.5 Grosz
= 4.5 Solidus
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Friedrich Casimir Kettler 1682 - 1698
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Legend varieties exist