Caption

One-and-a-half coin (1624) — obverse: under a ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms with value numeral 3 in the shield; rim inscription separated by the mitre and numeral, ending with a heart hallmark; royal orb topped by a cross with arms ending in florettes, value numerals 24 in lower part of orb and date numerals 2-4 on cross arms; rim inscription MONE NOVA DVC PRVS 1624. Maker: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Iconography: cross, orb of rule, coats of arms. Place/date: Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 1.05 g, axis 200°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_319

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Keywords

- -a-half coin 1624 obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms value numeral 3 shield rim inscription separated mitre numeral ending heart hallmark royal orb topped cross arms ending florettes value numerals 24 lower part orb date numerals 2-4 cross arms rim inscription MONE NOVA DVC PRVS 1624 Maker George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Iconography rule coats Place date Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.05 g axis 200° worn circular metal object weathered surface showing shades gray silver featuring raised decorative elements incised lines central circular motif concentric rings ornate vertical element rising top visible surrounded curved borders band stylized shapes edge metal darker gray patina recesses lighter silvery highlights raised areas small spots darker discoloration.