Caption

one-and-a-half, George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), cross (iconographic), 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 is an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GE WI MA - BR SRIE. 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 2-5. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - the hallmark *MONE NO - , PRVS*, 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin. Diameter 19.3 mm, weight 1.41 g, axis 135°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_342

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Keywords

- -a-half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obv. Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE WI MA - BR SRIE Rev. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark *MONE NO - Prvs* 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin Diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.41 g axis 135° round coin weathered metallic surface showing shades silver gray darker tarnished brown areas featuring central quartered shield- design raised relief shapes bordering ornamental details surrounded raised rim band decorative raised elements edge slight irregularities wear surface.