Caption

Obv. 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. In the rim between the borders is the inscription GEORG.WILH:D:G.MARCHI. Rev. Below the ducal mitre, a five-field coat of arms with ornaments. On the sides of the shield are the date numerals 2-5. In the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the hallmark SA.ROMI.MP.AR - CHIC.EL.D.PRVS. In the shield: eagle, griffin, lion, eagle. 1625. George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 29.6 mm, weight 6.47 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_216

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Keywords

Obv Bust facing right mitre electoral mantle sceptre right hand left resting sword hilt figure's head divides inner border rim borders inscription GEORG.WILH D G.Marchi Rev ducal mitre five-field coat arms ornaments sides shield date numerals 2-5 inscription separated hallmark SA.ROMI.MP.AR - CHIC.EL.D.PRVS eagle griffin lion 1625 George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 29.6 mm weight 6.47 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing central divided quarters ornate heraldic animals floral motifs topped decorative crown- element coin edge bears raised beading outer band raised decorative elements embossed markings surface scratches areas slight tarnish darker gray tones recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised details.