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szelag, Ernest Pfahler, Prussian coin (szelag), Obv.: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; rim inscription beginning with a heart: GEORG.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIEL. Rev.: monogram composed of letters GW; rim inscription beginning with a rosette, divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms: SOLIDVS.PR - VSSIA, dated 1633. Issued for George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Prince of Prussia; 1620–1640). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin, diameter 16.3 mm, weight 0.44 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_159

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Keywords

szelag Ernest Pfahler Prussian coin Obv. Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim inscription heart Georg.Wilh.Mar.Br.Sriel Rev. monogram composed letters GW rosette divided Hohenzollern coat arms Solidvs.Pr - Vssia dated 1633 Issued George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Prince Prussia 1620–1640 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 16.3 mm weight 0.44 g axis 0° round worn coin rough textured surface brown dark brown tones hints greenish gray patina featuring central raised emblem floral radial surrounded ring small dots outer band raised decorative markings coin uneven surface wear subtle variations dark brown green gray colors.