Caption

One-and-a-half (3), orb of rule (iconographic), cross (iconographic); George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640); coats of arms. Obv.: Under the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral, .MA. - BR. Rev.: Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials; in the lower part of the orb, the value numerals 24; on the sides of the cross, the date numerals 27. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - hallmark, NO. - DVC.PRV. 1627. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm; weight 0.98 g; axis 30°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_052

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Rights managed

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25.1Mb (2.8Mb) / 9.9in x 9.9in / 2963 x 2963 (300dpi)

Keywords

- -a-half 3 orb rule iconographic cross George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 coats arms Obv. Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral .Ma - Br Rev. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 27 inscription divided heart - hallmark No - Dvc.Prv 1627 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.98 g axis 30° round worn metallic coin predominantly gray color areas darker gray slight brownish tones showing central circular design concentric rings raised central motif surrounded raised partially worn decorative elements irregular shapes edge.