Caption

One-and-a-half coin attributed to Ernest Pfahler. Obverse: under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. Rim between borders bears an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral 'GE.W, RIE Rw.' Royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in florettes; lower part of the orb shows the value numerals '4.' On the sides of the cross are date numerals 'Z-, .' Rim between borders has an inscription divided by a cross and a heart hallmark, reading 'NO. - DVC.PRVS., 1627.' Duchy of Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg mint. Coin: diameter 19.3 mm, weight 1.08 g, axis 100°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_042

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Keywords

- -a-half coin attributed Ernest Pfahler Obverse under ducal mitre five-field coat arms shield value numeral 3 Rim borders bears inscription separated mitre value numeral Ge.W RIE Rw Royal orb cross arms terminate florettes lower part orb value numerals 4 sides date numerals Z- borders inscription divided heart hallmark reading No - Dvc.Prvs 1627 Duchy Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg mint Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.08 g axis 100° worn circular metal object textured surface uneven edge showing raised central motif includes curved lines decorative shapes object displays scalloped floral- patterns near rim traces circular rings center areas darker discoloration slight surface scratches visible colors shades gray silvery metallic tones small areas brownish rust.