Caption

szelag (coin), 1626, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; rim inscription beginning with a heart and reading GEORG.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIEL. Reverse: monogram composed of the letters GW; rim inscription divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms +SOLIDVS.PR - VSSIAE. Design elements include eagles, rosettes, and the Hohenzollern coat of arms. Diameter 16.3 mm, weight 0.55 g, axis 0°. Maker: Ernest Pfahler.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_462

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Keywords

szelag coin 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim inscription heart reading GEORG.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIEL Reverse monogram composed letters GW rim inscription divided Hohenzollern coat arms +Solidvs.Pr - Vssiae Design elements include eagles rosettes Diameter 16.3 mm weight 0.55 g axis 0° Maker Ernest Pfahler round metallic object worn surface raised rim sits plain white background object central circular design raised monogram- mark surrounding wreath- pattern metal displays shades silver gray brown varied patina texture across surface.