Caption

one-and-a-half, cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), coats of arms. 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., 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.2 mm; weight 1.14 g; axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_426

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic orb rule George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 coats arms Obv. Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - BR.SRIE Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-6 inscription divided heart - hallmark .MONE.NO - DVC.PRVS 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.14 g axis 135 degrees round metallic object weathered textured surface showing raised carved patterns symbols object silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised portions center features circular motif concentric rings vertical element topped radial lines surrounded various curved angular ornamental shapes slightly irregular worn edges small dents.