Caption

Obv. Bust turned to the right in decorative armor girded with a sash. In the right hand a sceptre, the left resting on a sword hilt. In front of the figure whose head divides the inner border. Date numerals I6ZI. In the rim between the borders the inscription +GEORG WILHELMVS.VGGMZBRAN+ Rv. Under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms shield with ornaments. On the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by a mitre and ending with a heart +DHRRERT.CVCVCHVRF.IPZGCBH. 1621. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 29.6 mm, weight 6.73 g, axis 90°. Subject: George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_276

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Keywords

Obv Bust turned right decorative armor girded sash right hand sceptre left resting sword hilt front figure head divides inner border Date numerals I6ZI rim borders inscription +GEORG WILHELMVS.VGGMZBRAN+ Rv Under ducal mitre five-field coat arms shield ornaments inscription divided mitre ending heart +DHRRERT.CVCVCHVRF.IPZGCBH 1621 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 29.6 mm weight 6.73 g axis 90° Subject George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing embossed decorative patterns central shield- design outer edge raised rim band repeated raised shapes metal areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights wear.