Grossus

1763–1764Circulation

Obverse

Crowned "E J" monogram

Legend
Unabbreviated
EJ 17 - 63
Ernst Johann

Reverse

Two crowned shields of arms

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MON · ARGENT · DVC : CVRLAND ·ICS·
Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae
Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1763
    VF€89XF€180
  • 1764
    VF€89XF€180

Catalogue numbers

KM#
24.1

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.96 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled

Details

Value
Grossus
= 1/18 Ort (Tymf)
= 3 Solidus
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Ernst Johann Biron 1737 - 1740
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Lettering varieties by GER catalogue: 6.3.1.1. MON · ARGENT · DVC : CVRLAND ICS 6.3.1.2. MON · ARGENT · DVC : CVRLAND ·ICS· 6.3.2.1. MON · ARGENTEA : DVC : CVRLAND ·ICS· 6.4.1.1. MON · ARGENT · DVC : CVRLAND ·ICS·