Caption

One-and-a-half (3/2) coin, Ernest Pfahler (maker), Department of Coins of Lands Associated with Poland — George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Obverse: under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms; value numeral 3 in the shield; rim inscription between borders separated by the mitre and value numeral terminating in a rosette: GE.WI.MAR - BR. Reverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; value numerals 24 in the lower part of the orb; date numerals 2-4 on the sides of the cross; rim inscription between borders divided by a cross: .MONE., A.DVC.PRVS.-, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 0.85 g, axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_305

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Keywords

- -a-half 3 2 coin Ernest Pfahler maker Department Coins Lands Associated Poland George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms value numeral 3 shield rim inscription borders separated mitre value numeral terminating rosette Ge.Wi.Mar - Br Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials value numerals 24 lower part orb date numerals 2-4 sides borders divided .Mone A.Dvc.Prvs.- 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.85 g axis 180 degrees round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised circular border concentric rings center decorative floral cross- motif rises inner ring top shield- design within innermost circle coin displays weathered patina shades gray silver darker gray areas slightly uneven rough edges.