Caption

One and a half; Ernest Pfahler. Department of Coins of Lands Associated with Poland. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Obverse: under the ducal mitre, a five-field heraldic shield with the value numeral 3 below; 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 whose arms terminate in finials; value numerals 24 in the lower part of the orb; date numerals 2-6 on the sides of the cross; on the rim between the borders an inscription separated by a cross and a heart: .MONE.NO. - DVC.PRVS.; 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin. Diameter 19.4 mm; weight 1.21 g; axis 250°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_003

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Keywords

half Ernest Pfahler Department Coins Lands Associated Poland George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral Ge.Wi.Ma - Br.Srie Reverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials value numerals 24 lower part orb date numerals 2-6 sides heart .Mone.No - Dvc.Prvs 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin Diameter 19.4 mm weight 1.21 g axis 250° round metal coin worn surface showing raised central circular motif decorative elements edge appearing shades silver gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised areas coin's rim slightly irregular dented places textured markings ornamental shapes curved lines crown- form near top surface scratches patina giving rough aged appearance.