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.' Maker/issuer: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Iconography: cross, orb of rule, coats of arms. Place/date: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, 1624. Coin: diameter 19.1 mm, weight 1.01 g, axis 80°. Maker: Pfahler, Ernest (engraver/issuer).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_313

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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 Mone Nova D Prvs 1624 Maker issuer George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Iconography rule coats arms Place date Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.1 mm weight 1.01 g axis 80° Pfahler Ernest engraver worn round object rough textured surface shades gray silver showing circular raised edges recessed central area carved patterns decorative motif radiating center ring embossed shapes perimeter areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights across surface.