Thaler

1575–1576Circulation

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

Catalogue numbers

Kop#
4010

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
28.51 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gotthard Kettler (1561–1587)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

While Kopicki says the 1576 variety has a full date rather than a partial date (15 - 76 rather than 7 - 6), Federov reports that same variety as having a partial date. Based on the coin currently for sale, Federov is correct