Caption

One-and-a-half coin by Ernest Pfahler, 1624. Obverse: under a ducal mitre, five-field coat of arms with value numeral 3 in the shield; rim inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral. Reverse: royal orb with cross whose arms terminate in finials; value numerals 4 in lower part of orb and date numerals 1624 on the sides of the cross; rim inscription divided by a cross and a heart (hallmark) below the orb reading MONE NO - DVC PRVS. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.12 g; axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_280

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

- -a-half coin Ernest Pfahler 1624 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms value numeral 3 shield rim inscription separated mitre value numeral Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials value numerals 4 lower part orb date numerals 1624 sides rim inscription divided heart hallmark reading Mone No - Dvc Prvs Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.12 g axis 135° round worn metallic coin textured surface showing central shield- design divided sections surrounded raised circular border coin displays mix silver-gray darker gray tones small patches brownish discoloration subtle highlights raised areas several irregular marks scratches across face.