Caption

one-and-a-half, cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620-1640), 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 GE.WI.MA. - B ... RIE. 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 - hallmark .MONE.NO - DVC.PRVS, 1625. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 19.4 mm, weight 1.11 g, axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_398

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic orb rule George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620-1640 coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - B .. Rie 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 19.4 mm weight 1.11 g axis 135 degrees round metallic object worn surface showing raised central divided sections containing stylized heraldic shapes small central emblem surrounded raised circular border incised decorative marks object textured scratches dents variations tone light silver darker gray areas subtle shadow creating contrast.