Caption

one-and-a-half, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of reign (iconographic), coats of arms. Obverse: Under the ducal mitre, a five-field heraldic shield; below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders, an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral, GEWI.MAR. - BR.SRIEL. Reverse: 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, date numerals 2-4. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross .MONE.NOVA.DVC.PRVS.-, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 19.3 mm, weight 0.98 g, axis 90 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_303

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral Gewi.Mar - Br.Sriel Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-4 inscription divided cross .MONE.NOVA.DVC.PRVS.- 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.98 g axis 90 degrees circular metallic object weathered surface showing tones silver grey touches brown object raised circular bands central raised roundel containing embossed shapes inner bands ornate curved geometric designs punctate marks outer displays repeated motifs worn areas uneven texture slight discoloration.