Grossus

1763–1765Circulation

Obverse

Crowned monogram separating date

Legend
Unabbreviated
EJ 17 - 63
Ernst Johann

Reverse

Shield with eagle beside shield with horseman under crown and surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MON. ARGENTEA. DVC.CVRLAND
Moneta Argentea Ducum Curlandiae
Silver coin of the Duchy of Courland

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1763

    "ARGENT"

  • 1763

    "ARGENTEA"

  • 1763
    VF€89XF€180
  • 1764
    VF€89XF€180
  • 1765
    VF€89XF€180

Catalogue numbers

KM#
24.2

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·