Caption

one-and-a-half, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of reign (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 WI MA - BR SRIE. 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 2-5. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - the hallmark *MONE NO - DVC PRVS*, 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 19.3 mm, weight 0.93 g, axis 190 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_339

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE WI MA - BR SRIE Reverse royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark *MONE NO - DVC PRVS* 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.93 g axis 190 degrees round metal coin aged uneven surface showing areas darker brownish tarnish lighter silvery tones featuring central raised shield- design decorative elements scalloped border embossed ring ornamental shapes irregular dents color palette includes silver gray brown.