Caption

one-and-a-half; George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620-1640); 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. - .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 NE.NO - DVC.PRVS., 1625; Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 1.09 g; axis 90 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_392

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Keywords

- -a-half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620-1640 obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - .Srie reverse royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark NE.NO - DVC.PRVS 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.09 g axis 90 degrees circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central emblem includes vertical element topped cross- shape surrounded concentric circular ridges rim bears raised decorative shapes worn motifs object displays mix silver-gray darker gray tones areas brownish oxidation subtle reddish-brown highlights edges uneven small chips abrasions scratches pitting.