Caption

one-and-a-half, George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620-1640), cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms. Obv. 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., BR.SRIE. Rv. 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. NO - DVC.PRVS., 1625, Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin: diameter 19.4 mm, weight 1.02 g, axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_418

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Keywords

- -a-half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620-1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obv Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI Br.Srie Rv Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-5 inscription divided heart - hallmark No - Dvc.Prvs 1625 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 1.02 g axis 135 degrees worn round metallic object textured surface shades gray silver showing raised central design includes crosslike shape concentric circular elements surrounded ring raised decorative motifs shapes edge surface scratches dents areas darker gray patina.