Caption

One-and-a-half, Ernest Pfahler. Coin (1625, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia, 1525–1701). Obverse: Under the ducal mitre, a five-field heraldic shield with value numeral 3 below; rim inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral. Reverse: Royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; lower part of orb shows value numerals 24; dates numerals 2-5 on the sides of the cross; rim inscription divided by a cross and a heart with hallmark reading *MONE NO - , VS*, 1625. Subject: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640); iconographic elements include cross and orb of rule and coats of arms. Coin: diameter 20.0 mm, weight 0.95 g, axis 340°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_344

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Keywords

- -a-half Ernest Pfahler Coin 1625 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield value numeral 3 rim inscription separated mitre value numeral Reverse Royal orb cross arms terminate finials lower part orb value numerals 24 dates numerals 2-5 sides rim inscription divided heart hallmark reading *Mone No - Vs* Subject George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 iconographic elements include rule coats arms diameter 20.0 mm weight 0.95 g axis 340° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised shield- design center decorative raised patterns edge irregularities indentations rim subtle darker gray toning areas.