Caption

One-and-a-half, Ernest Pfahler. Silver coin (1625), Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Obverse: under the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms with the value numeral 3 in the lower part of the shield; rim inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral: GE.WI.MA. - BR.SRIE. Reverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; lower part of the orb shows the value numerals 24, with date numerals 2-5 on the sides of the cross; rim inscription divided by a cross and a heart: MONE.NO - DVC.PRVS. Hallmark present. Diameter 19.5 mm, weight 1.20 g, axis 120°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_396

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Keywords

- -a-half Ernest Pfahler Silver coin 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms value numeral 3 lower part shield rim inscription separated mitre value numeral Ge.Wi.Ma - Br.Srie Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials orb value numerals 24 date numerals 2-5 sides rim inscription divided heart Mone.No - Dvc.Prvs Hallmark present Diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.20 g axis 120° round metallic object worn textured surface showing central shield- design divided sections floral animal- reliefs surrounded raised circular border additional decorative motifs edge object displays mix silver gray muted brown tones darker recesses lighter highlights slight irregularities rim.