Solidus

1643–1646Circulation

Obverse

Crowned monogram surrounded by legend

Legend
English
CVRLANDIÆ · SOLIDVS ·
Curlandiae Solidus Schilling of Courland

Reverse

Eagle with four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
IACOBI · D · G · DVCIS ·
Jacob Dei Gratia Ducis Jacob, with God's grace, Duke

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Mitau

Catalogue numbers

KM#
6
Kop#
4051

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.48 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Solidus
= 1/54 Ort
= 1/3 Grosz (Grossus)
= 2/3 Polcher
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Jacob Kettler (1642–1682)
Demonetized
Yes