Caption

One-and-a-half, Pfahler, Ernest. George William 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 G, I, A. — BR.S., IE Rv. 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. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.5 mm, weight 1.33 g, axis 150°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_405

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Keywords

- -a-half Pfahler Ernest 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 G I A Br.S IE Rv Reverse royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart hallmark .MONE.NO Dvc.Prvs 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.33 g axis 150° circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray small areas brownish discoloration featuring raised central design includes vertical cross- shape concentric circular bands decorative motif ring raised ornamental elements encircles central area visible wear rim.