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.SRI. Rev.: 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_024

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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.Sri Rev. Royal orb 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° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised decorative patterns curved lines featuring embossed central vertical element surrounding circular ridges coin displays ornate motifs flourishes edge interior areas lighter darker silver-gray tones subtle highlights shadows emphasize relief background plain white.