Caption

one and a half, George William 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 3. On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral GE.WI.MA. - BR.SRIE. Rev.: Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials. In the lower part of the orb, the value numerals 4. On the sides of the cross, date numerals 2-, . On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by a cross and a heart - .MONE.NO. - D, C., VS., 1626. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 0.99 g; axis 280 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_500

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Keywords

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 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - Br.Srie Rev. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 4 sides date numerals 2- heart - .MONE.NO - D C Vs 1626 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 0.99 g axis 280 degrees round worn metallic coin textured pitted surface showing raised recessed areas rough edges coin displays central circular motif intersecting lines forming cross- pattern ornamental shapes within quadrants surrounded raised border repeated decorative marks visible colors include shades gray silver areas darker gunmetal gray lighter metallic highlights.