Caption

one-and-a-half, George William of 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 an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GE, WI MA - BR SRIE. 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. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - the hallmark .MONE NO - DVC PRVS., 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin. Diameter 19.1 mm; weight 0.92 g; axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_356

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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 Rv. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark .Mone No - Dvc Prvs 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin Diameter 19.1 mm weight 0.92 g axis 315° circular metallic object worn rough surface showing shades gray silver darker gray areas small patches brownish discoloration featuring raised central shield- design surrounded raised border decorative rim various shallow embossed shapes irregular textures across face.