Caption

Obv.: 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 - 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 2-6. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - the hallmark .MONE.NO - DVC.PRVS. Date: 1626. Maker/Authority: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia, 1620–1640). Place: Ducal Prussia, Königsberg. Object: coin; diameter 19.2 mm; weight 1.14 g; axis 135°. Iconography: cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_425

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Obv. Under ducal mitre five-field coat arms shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - BR.SRIE Reverse Royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-6 inscription divided heart - hallmark .MONE.NO - DVC.PRVS Date 1626 Maker Authority George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Place Ducal Prussia Königsberg Object coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.14 g axis 135° Iconography iconographic rule coats circular metallic object weathered textured surface showing raised recessed areas object central shield- design divided sections floral leaf-shaped motifs small vertical emblem middle surrounded raised rim ring decorative elements visible colors include shades silver gray light metallic highlights darker gray subtle variations suggesting wear.