Caption

one and a half, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of reign (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, .IE Rw. 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 the date numerals -7. On the rim between the borders an inscription separated by a cross MONE., C.PRVS., 1627. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, coin; diameter 18.6 mm, weight 1.01 g, axis 200 degrees

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_040

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Keywords

half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obv Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA .IE Rw Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 4 sides date numerals -7 cross MONE C.Prvs 1627 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 18.6 mm weight 1.01 g axis 200 degrees worn round metal coin gray silver tone showing central raised design includes concentric circular lines vertical element topped trefoil- shape surrounded border raised decorative shapes faint embossed marks visible surface scratches prominent hairline crack running across coin.