Caption

One and a half (coin). 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; in the lower part of the orb the value numerals 24; on the sides of the cross, 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. Maker/issuer: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Place/date: Ducal Prussia, Königsberg, 1626. Coin — diameter 19.0 mm, weight 1.13 g, axis 170°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_013

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Keywords

half coin 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 lower part orb value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2-6 heart - hallmark .MONE.NO - Dvc.Prvs 1626 Maker issuer George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Place date Ducal Prussia Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.13 g axis 170° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central shield divided sections surrounded circular border decorative raised elements areas darker gray shadowing lighter silver highlights across textured surface.