Solidus

1646–1662Circulation

Obverse

Eagle with shield on breast within circle

Legend
English
SOLIDVS D G IACOB (date) - CVRL ET SEMOE DVX
Curlandiae Et Semgalliae Ducis Duke of Courland and Semagallia

Reverse

Crowned III within circle

Legend
English
SOLIDVS · D · G · IACOBI ·
Soldius Dei Gratia Jacob
1646
Schilling of Jacob, with God's grace

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Mitau

    Year above lion; retrograde 4

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  • 1646 Mitau

    Year above lion

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  • 1646 Mitau

    Year under lion

  • 1662 Mitau

    (16)6Z; Confirmation needed

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Catalogue numbers

KM#
6
Kop#
4052

Physical

Metal
Silver
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 1639 - 1682
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Obverse legend varieties exist