Caption

Orb of rule (iconographic); cross (iconographic); coats of arms. 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: G. WI. - . 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 and a hallmark: NE.NO - DVC.PRV. 1625. Duchy of Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 1.04 g; axis 190°. Maker: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_378

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Keywords

Orb rule iconographic cross coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral G Wi - Srie Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart hallmark Ne.No - Dvc.Prv 1625 Duchy Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.04 g axis 190° Maker George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke 1620–1640 round worn metal coin central shield- emblem divided sections containing bird- abstract shapes surrounded raised circular border additional decorative elements surface scratches dents spots darker discoloration visible colors silver-gray areas darker gray small brownish patches.