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. Obverse: 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·SRI. 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, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.1 mm; weight 1.05 g; axis 315°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_389

License type

Rights managed

Available size

26.7Mb (3.3Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3053 x 3053 (300dpi)

Keywords

- -a-half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE·WI·MA - BR·SRI 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 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.1 mm weight 1.05 g axis 315° round metal object worn surface showing raised circular border inner circular design metal shades brown gray areas lighter darker patina cross- raised element extends center top curved raised shapes decorative marks central motif edge texture rough aged small pits scratches visible across surface.