Caption

One-and-a-half, Pfahler, Ernest; cross (iconographic); George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640); orb of reign (iconographic); coats of arms. Obv.: 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 and terminating with a heart — the hallmark GE WI MAR — BR SRI EL Rw. Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in florences. 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, E NOVA DVC PRV, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.2 mm; weight 1.13 g; axis 170°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_321

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Keywords

- -a-half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obv. under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral terminating heart hallmark GE WI MAR BR SRI EL Rw Royal orb arms terminating florences lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2–4 inscription divided E Nova Dvc Prv 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.13 g axis 170° round worn metal coin raised rim textured surface showing central circular design crown- motif ornamental lines radiating top coin displays embossed decorative elements curved bands center visible scratches dents patches darker discoloration color mix gray silver areas darker gray small rust-colored brown spots.