Thaler

1575–1576Circulation

Kop# 4010

  • Diameter42 mm
  • Weight28.51 g

MetalSilver

ShapeRound (irregular)

Obverse

Crowned quartered arms of Courland-Semigalia with monogram of Stefan Batory at center

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
GOTHARDI : D : G : DVCIS : CVR : ET : SEMIGA : SB
Gotthard Dei Gratia Ducis Curlandiae Et Semigallae
Gotthard Kettler, with God's grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia

Reverse

Conjoined arms of Poland and Lithuania in ornate frame

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTE · DVCIS · CVRLAN 7 - 6 4½ - R
Moneta Nova Argentea Ducis Curlandiae
New silver coin of the Duke of Courland

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1575 Mitau

    (15)75

  • 1576 Mitau

    (15)76