Caption

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 with arms terminating 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. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 0.62 g, axis 315°. Iconography: cross, orb of rule, coats of arms. Maker: Pfahler, Ernest. One-and-a-half (value).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_271

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Keywords

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 terminating finials lower part orb value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-4 inscription divided heart hallmark apple Ne No - Dv Prv 1624 George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.62 g axis 315° Iconography rule coats Maker Pfahler Ernest - -a-half value round metallic object weathered uneven surface showing areas gray silver patches brownish discoloration object several small holes irregular edges concentric circular patterns raised worn ridges across face.