Caption

One-and-a-half coin (1625) attributed to George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Obverse: under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms with the value numeral 3 in the shield; in the rim between borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral 'E, A - BR SRIE'. Reverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; value numerals 24 in the lower part of the orb; date numerals 2-5 on the sides of the cross; rim inscription divided by a cross and a heart and the hallmark. Inscription includes '.MONE NO - DVC, ., 1625.' Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.4 mm, weight 1.15 g, axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_358

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Keywords

- -a-half coin 1625 attributed George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms value numeral 3 shield rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral E - 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 Inscription includes .Mone No - Dvc Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 1.15 g axis 315° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing central shield- design divided sections heraldic animal shapes decorative elements surrounded outer ring raised decorative markings shapes coin displays small areas darker discoloration patina visible colors silver-gray darker gray small brownish spots.