Caption

One and a half, Ernest Pfahler. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Cross (iconographic); orb of rule (iconographic); coats of arms. 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·SRI, E. Reverse: royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials. In the lower part of the orb the value numerals. On the sides of the cross the date numerals 1·6·2·7. On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by a cross and a heart - the hallmark ·MON·O· - DVC·PRVS·. 1627. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 1.25 g, axis 230°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_023

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Keywords

half Ernest Pfahler George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obverse under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE·WI·MA· - BR·SRI E Reverse royal orb cross arms terminating finials lower part value numerals sides date numerals 1·6·2·7 heart - hallmark ·MON·O· - DVC·PRVS· 1627 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.25 g axis 230° circular metal coin worn surface showing central shield- emblem divided sections surrounded raised border decorative elements coin displays areas darker tarnish lighter silver-gray highlights brownish spots edge engraved pattern scattered shallow indentations.