Caption

One and a half, George William of 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. On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral. Right: 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. On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by a cross and a heart — the hallmark .MONE.NO. — DVC.PRVS., 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin, diameter 19.3 mm, weight 1.18 g, axis 190°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_454

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Keywords

half 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 Right royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2–6 heart hallmark .MONE.NO Dvc.Prvs 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.18 g axis 190° round metallic coin worn raised designs patina showing silver areas brownish-red coin surface features central shield- motif divided sections stylized animal emblem shapes low relief surrounded decorative border ornamental flourishes irregular edges dents texture aged slightly rough darker lighter silver tones mixed brownish-red discoloration.