Caption

one-and-a-half, George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms. Obv.: Under the ducal mitre, a five-field heraldic shield; below in the shield the value numeral. In the rim between the borders, an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GE. Rv.: Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in fleurs. In the lower part of the orb, the value numerals 24; on the sides of the cross, the date numerals 2- . In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - hallmark, NO. - DVC.PRVS., 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 1.10 g, axis 160°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_499

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Keywords

- -a-half George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obv. Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE Rv. Royal orb arms terminating fleurs lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2- inscription divided heart - hallmark No - Dvc.Prvs 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.10 g axis 160° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas featuring central design includes rounded shape topped vertical element branching lines surrounded concentric circular ridges decorative curved motifs near edge coin displays mottled mix silver-gray tones darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights small areas slightly warmer brownish discoloration.