Caption

szelag by Ernest Pfahler, Wislica hoard (numismatic). Silver coin (szelag), Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, 1633. Obverse: Prussian eagle with Hohenzollern coat of arms on its chest and crowned letter S; rim inscription beginning with a heart hallmark: WILH., R, .I.EL. Reverse: monogram composed of the letters GW; rim inscription beginning with a rosette divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms: SOL, VSSIAE. Diameter 16.0 mm; weight 0.41 g; axis 0°.

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Keywords

szelag Ernest Pfahler Wislica hoard numismatic Silver coin Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg 1633 Obverse Prussian eagle Hohenzollern coat arms chest crowned letter S rim inscription heart hallmark Wilh R .I.El Reverse monogram composed letters GW rosette divided Sol Vssiae Diameter 16.0 mm weight 0.41 g axis 0° single round object resembling worn coin sits white background showing dark brown gray patina lighter brown highlights surfaces raised coin surface circular border inner circle central monogram- shape additional decorative marks edges right edge coin slightly irregular chipped surface texture scratches wear.