Caption

one-and-a-half, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of reign (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, E.WI.MA. - BR.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 .MONE.NO - DVC.PRVS., 1625, Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.11 g; axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_403

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral E.Wi.Ma - Br.Srie 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 19.3 mm weight 1.11 g axis 135 degrees round worn metal coin textured surface showing raised central design raised edges displaying several curved linear embossed patterns shapes coin mostly silver-gray patches reddish-brown discoloration darker gray areas lighter highlights raised details.