Caption

Obv. Male bust facing right in mitre and electoral mantle. A sceptre in his right hand, the left resting on a sword hilt. The figure's head divides the inner border. On the rim between the borders is an inscription ending with a heart GEORG:WIL, ELM:V:G:G:M:Z:BRAN. Rev. Below the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms with ornaments. On the sides of the shield are the date numerals 2-3. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a mitre D:H:R:R:ERT:C:V:CHVRF:I:P:Z:G:C:B:H:, 1623. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 30.0 mm; weight 6.33 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_167

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Keywords

Obv Male bust facing right mitre electoral mantle sceptre right hand left resting sword hilt figure's head divides inner border rim borders inscription ending heart GEORG Wil Elm V G M Z Bran Rev ducal mitre five-field coat arms ornaments sides shield date numerals 2-3 inscription divided mitre D H R Ert C Chvrf I P B 1623 George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 30.0 mm weight 6.33 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface showing raised central divided sections stylized animal heraldic figures surrounded decorative border object silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges surface scratches dents areas wear textured engraving lines ornamental dots curls central design outer edge patterned rope- lighting casts soft shadows accentuate relief.