Caption

Thaler, ca. 1641. Obverse: torso in mitre and electoral mantle turned right, sceptre in right hand, left resting on sword hilt; figure's head divides the inner border and rim; rim inscription 'FRID, WILH:D:G:MAR:BRA:SA:ROM:IMP:ARCH:E:EL:D:PR:'. Reverse: under ducal mitre, dividing date numerals 16 -41, a nine-field coat of arms with ornaments; at bottom, on both sides of the shield D - K; rim inscription 'MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA DVCIS PRVSSIAE'. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 45.8 mm, weight 28.59 g, axis 0°. Maker: Koch, Dawid; engraving: Bogumil Kantor.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A34_493

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Keywords

Thaler ca 1641 Obverse torso mitre electoral mantle turned right sceptre right hand left resting sword hilt figure's head divides inner border rim rim inscription Frid Wilh D G Mar Bra Sa Rom Imp Arch E El Pr Reverse under ducal mitre dividing date numerals 16 -41 nine-field coat arms ornaments bottom sides shield D - K Moneta Nova Argentea Dvcis Prvssiae Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 45.8 mm weight 28.59 g axis 0° Maker Koch Dawid engraving Bogumil Kantor single circular metallic coin raised rim detailed engraving showing profile bust robed figure wearing tall ornate hat holding long slender scepter figure faces wears layered textured garments visible patterns folds coin surface predominantly metallic gray darker gray areas recessed details lighter gray highlights raised features subtle brownish tarnish tones places outer edge beaded border embossed decorative band central portrait look worn small scratches slight irregularities rim.