Caption

George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). 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 whose arms terminate 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 - *MONE NO - DVC PRVS*. 1625, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.11 g; axis 190°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_351

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.7Mb (2.9Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3053 x 3053 (300dpi)

Keywords

George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 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 cross arms terminate finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - *MONE NO - DVC PRVS* 1625 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.11 g axis 190° circular metallic object worn textured surface primarily silver-gray areas darker gray small spots brownish discoloration showing engraved decorative shapes central motif curved lines crown- element several raised scalloped edge details ring embossed ornamental shapes perimeter background white.