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 a value numeral 3. On the rim between the borders an inscription divided by the mitre and the value numeral, I MA - BR SRIE Rw. Rv.: 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. On the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - hallmark *MO, - DVC PRVS*, 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.16 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_348

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Keywords

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 divided mitre value numeral I MA - BR SRIE Rw Rv. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 heart - hallmark *MO - Dvc Prvs* 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.16 g axis 225° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central shield- design divided sections surrounded encircling border raised shapes markings coin displays varied tones gray darker gray areas small patches brownish discoloration edges irregularities slight wear.