Caption

One-and-a-half coin (1624). Obverse: under a ducal mitre, five-field heraldic shield with the value numeral 3 in the lower part; rim inscription separated by the mitre and value numeral reading GEWI.MAR. - BR.SRIEL. Reverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; value numerals 24 in the lower part of the orb and date numerals 2-4 on the sides of the cross; rim inscription divided by the cross .MONE.NOVA.DVC.PRVS.-, 1624. Iconography: cross, orb of reign, coats of arms. Associated ruler: George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Issued in Ducal Prussia (Königsberg), coin; diameter 19.3 mm, weight 0.98 g, axis 90°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_302

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Keywords

- -a-half coin 1624 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield value numeral 3 lower part rim inscription separated mitre value numeral reading GEWI.MAR - Br.Sriel Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials value numerals 24 orb date numerals 2-4 sides rim inscription divided cross .MONE.NOVA.DVC.PRVS.- Iconography reign coats arms Associated ruler George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Issued Ducal Prussia Königsberg coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.98 g axis 90° round metallic coin worn surface showing central shield divided sections containing small decorative motifs heraldic shapes surrounded raised circular border outer ring embossed markings coin's tones mainly gray silver areas darker patina slight greenish brownish discoloration near edges metal scratches uneven wear across face.