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 is an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GE.WI.MA. - 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 PRVS., 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.7 mm; weight 1.20 g; axis 60 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_369

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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 Reverse 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 19.7 mm weight 1.20 g axis 60 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised decorative elements central circular motif stylized cross- design extends center top banded circular pattern surrounds middle coin's surface mostly silver-gray darker gray recesses slight brownish tarnish areas uneven wear small ornamental shape near bottom edge texture pitted scratched .