Caption

One and a half; maker: Pfahler, Ernest. 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 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. On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by a cross and a heart - hallmark .MONE.NO. - DVC.PRVS., 1626. Subject: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Iconography: cross, orb of rule, coats of arms. Place/date: Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, 1626. Object: coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 1.19 g; axis 270°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_457

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half maker Pfahler Ernest Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield 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 heart - hallmark .MONE.NO - Dvc.Prvs 1626 Subject George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Iconography rule coats arms Place date Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Object coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.19 g axis 270° round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling crown topped surrounded concentric circular bands decorative raised shapes metal silver-gray areas darker tarnish small patches brownish discoloration several raised elements edge forming circular border.