April 26, 2024
2010 Latvia 1 Lats Silver Proof Coin "Duke Jacob 400 Years
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Mint: Royal Dutch MintDenomination: 1 Lats Quality: Proof Issue limit: 5,000 pcs. Alloy: 92.5% Sterling silver Diameter: 38.61 mm Weight: 31.47 grams (1 ounce) Artist: Ilze Libiete Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes Certificate: Yes This issue is dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the popular Duke Jacob of the Duchy of Courland & Semigallia. Duke Jacob (1610-1681) is the most prominent member of the Kettler dynasty that ruled in the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1561-1795) until 1737. Officially, he was enthroned in 1642 after his Uncle Friedrich's death, though in fact he had governed the Duchy already since 1639. Duke Jacob has become a next-to-mythological personage embodying the image of the "good and smart" ruler. Yet, the continuation of his life is not a mere historical legend - the Kettlers' blood must be running through the veins of more than one royal family of present-day Europe. The obverse carries Duke Jacob's portrait in profile and the inscription "IACOBUS DEI GRATIA IN LIVONIA CVRLANDIAE & SEMIGALLIAE DVX". The reverse features the Coat-of-Arms of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia.
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