Thaler

1643–1645Collector

Obverse

Large ornate armor plated bust of Jacob Kettler right

Legend
English
IACOBI : D : G : DUCIS : CURLANDIÆ : ET : SEMGALLIÆ
Jacob Dei Gratia Ducis Curlandiae Et Semigalliae Jacob, with God's grace, Duke of Courland and Semigallia

Reverse

Eagle and horse and rider in geometric outline, date in legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOUA · ARGENTEA · ANNO · 1644
Moneta Nova Agrentea Anno 1644 New silver coin of the year 1644

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1643

    Requires Confirmation

  • 1644 Mitau

    Sold at Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft · Feb 2008 · VF · $22,470

  • 1645 Mitau

Catalogue numbers

KM#
5.1
DAV#
4348
Dav EC II#
4348
Kop#
4056

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
28.83 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Thaler
Type
Collector
Ruler
Jacob Kettler 1639 - 1682
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was struck for presentation purposes only