Caption

Orb of rule (iconographic); George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640); coats of arms; cross (iconographic). Obverse: 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, EW .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- .PRVS. 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 1.14 g; axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_435

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Keywords

Orb rule iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 coats arms cross Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral Ew .Ma - Br.Srie Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2–6 inscription divided heart - hallmark .MONE.NO- .PRVS 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.14 g axis 135° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing engraved decorative patterns raised relief elements primarily shades gray silver darker gray recessed areas lighter silver highlights visible curved straight lines forming segmented sections shield- shapes central raised emblem area ornamental flourishes perimeter irregular edges metal slightly chipped.