Caption

one-and-a-half, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of rule (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 — hallmark GE WI MAR — I EL Rw. Rev.: 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 DVC PRVS, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.2 mm, weight 0.87 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_323

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb rule 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 I EL Rw Rev. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-4 inscription divided cross MONE NOVA DVC PRVS 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 0.87 g axis 135° round metallic object worn textured surface showing embossed circular patterns raised irregular edges displaying central circular emblem surrounded concentric rings decorative motifs object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas subtle brownish spots sits plain white background.