Caption

One-and-a-half, Ernest Pfahler. Department of Coins of Lands Associated with Poland. George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Cross (iconographic), orb of rule (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 GE W, AR - B, EL Rw. 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, PRVS, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.3 mm, weight 0.81 g, axis 240°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_314

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

- -a-half Ernest Pfahler Department Coins Lands Associated Poland George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE W Ar - B EL Rw Royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-4 inscription divided cross MONE NOVA Prvs 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.81 g axis 240° weathered round coin worn embossed central shield surrounding decorative elements showing textured surfaces edge irregularities shades gray silver muted brown darker tarnish patches lighter worn highlights across metal.