Caption

George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Obverse: Under the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral, E, A - BR SRIE. Reverse: 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, ., 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.4 mm, weight 1.15 g, axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_359

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Keywords

George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat arms shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral E - Br Srie Reverse Royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark .Mone No - Dvc 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 1.15 g axis 315° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular ridges embossed decorative elements central area features stylized shield- motif topped cross- emblem vertical staff curved accents surrounded concentric circular lines ornamental flourishes edge coin patterned rim several raised decorative shapes partially visible areas tarnish varied texture scratches small dents visible colors include silver-gray darker gray subtle brownish tones.