Caption

One-and-a-half (coin). 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, EW, MAR -, R, I EL Rw. 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 the date numerals 2-4. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross MONE NOVA D, PRVS, 1624. Issued for George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Iconography: cross, orb of rule, coats of arms. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.1 mm, weight 1.01 g, axis 80°. Maker: Pfahler, Ernest.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_312

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.7Mb (3.2Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3053 x 3053 (300dpi)

Keywords

- -a-half coin Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral Ew Mar - R I EL Rw Reverse royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-4 inscription divided cross MONE NOVA D Prvs 1624 Issued George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Iconography rule coats arms Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.1 mm weight 1.01 g axis 80° Maker Pfahler Ernest circular worn object rough textured surface showing varying shades gray brownish rust-colored streaks spots subtle areas darker gray object embossed central design raised rims surrounding border visible scratches pits uneven edges.