Caption

szelag by Ernest Pfahler, from the Wislica hoard (numismatic); silver coin (szelag), Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, 1626. Obverse: Prussian eagle with crowned letter S on its chest; rim inscription beginning with a heart: GEORG.WILH.MAR.BR.S., .I.EL. Reverse: monogram composed of letters GW; rim inscription beginning with a rosette, divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms: SOL, DV, .PR - VSSIAE.1626. Motifs: eagles, rosettes, Hohenzollern coat of arms; associated with George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640). Coin diameter 16.2 mm, weight 0.68 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A53_326

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Keywords

szelag Ernest Pfahler Wislica hoard numismatic silver coin Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg 1626 Obverse Prussian eagle crowned letter S chest rim inscription heart Georg.Wilh.Mar.Br.S .I.El Reverse monogram composed letters GW rosette divided Hohenzollern coat arms Sol Dv .Pr - Vssiae.1626 Motifs eagles rosettes associated George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 Coin diameter 16.2 mm weight 0.68 g axis 0° round flat object centered white background textured worn surface showing irregular marks scratches shades gray darker gray brownish areas background white.