Caption

One-and-a-half, Pfahler, Ernest. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Silver coin (Ducal Prussia, Königsberg), 1624. Obverse: under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. Rim between borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GEWI, R - BRSRIELRw. Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials; in the lower part of the orb the value numerals 24; on the sides of the cross the date numerals 2–4. Rim inscription divided by a cross and a heart (hallmark) located below the apple: MONE NO - DVC PRVS, 1624. Coin: diameter 19.2 mm, weight 1.11 g, axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_290

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Keywords

- -a-half Pfahler Ernest George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Silver coin Ducal Prussia Königsberg 1624 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms shield value numeral 3 Rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GEWI R - BRSRIELRw Royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2–4 Rim inscription divided heart hallmark located apple Mone No - Dvc Prvs Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.11 g axis 225° round worn metallic object irregular edge showing textured surface shallow raised designs central area contains circular motif surrounded outer ring decorative elements several curved linear incisions radiating outward surface displays varied shades gray darker gray near-black areas patina wear small patches brownish discoloration.