Caption

One-and-a-half coin (1624). Obverse: under the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders, an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral: E WI M - . Reverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; in the lower part of the orb the value numerals Z4; on the sides of the cross the date numerals Z-4. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart (hallmark) below the apple: NE NO - DV, PRV, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 0.62 g, axis 315°. Maker: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Iconography: cross, orb of rule, coats of arms. Inscriptions present as noted.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_270

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Keywords

- -a-half coin 1624 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral E Wi M - Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials lower part orb value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-4 inscription divided heart hallmark apple Ne No - Dv Prv Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.62 g axis 315° Maker George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Iconography rule coats Inscriptions present noted worn circular metal object rough scratched surface shades gray silver showing central raised area shallow carved lines irregular punched holes near edge darker gray brownish discoloration parts rim.