Caption

One-and-a-half coin by Ernest Pfahler, 1625 (Königsberg). Obverse: under a ducal mitre, a five-field heraldic shield with value numeral '3' below; rim inscription separated by the mitre and numeral: 'GE WI MA - BR SRIE'. Reverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; value numerals '24' in lower part of orb and date numerals '2-5' on the sides of the cross; rim inscription divided by a cross and a heart: the hallmark '*MONE NO - DVC PRVS*'. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.11 g; axis 190°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_350

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Keywords

- -a-half coin Ernest Pfahler 1625 Königsberg Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield value numeral 3 rim inscription separated mitre numeral Ge Wi Ma - Br Srie Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials value numerals 24 lower part orb date numerals 2-5 sides rim inscription divided heart hallmark *Mone No - Dvc Prvs* Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.11 g axis 190° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised designs indentations central area features shield- motif divided sections stylized animal heraldic shapes crown- decorative element sits near top edge object rim contains repeated carved shapes raised borders Visible colors include silver-gray tones darker gray shadows brownish discoloration.