Caption

Obv. Bust facing right in mitre and electoral mantle. A sceptre in the right hand, the left resting on a sword hilt. The sceptre and the figure's head separate the inner border and the inscription. In the rim between the borders the inscription FRID.WILH.VGGM, RG.Z., RAN, - N, . Rw. Below the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms with ornaments. On both sides of the shield the value numerals .1 - 8. Below, mintmaster's mark D. - K. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a mitre D, RRERTZC.UCZMIPR.ZGCUBH16 -56, 1656. Frederick William I Hohenzollern (Great Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1688). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin, diameter 30.3 mm, weight 6.12 g, axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A53_405

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Keywords

Obv Bust facing right mitre electoral mantle sceptre right hand left resting sword hilt figure's head separate inner border inscription rim borders inscription FRID.WILH.VGGM Rg.Z Ran - N Rw ducal mitre five-field coat arms ornaments sides shield value numerals .1 - 8 mintmaster's mark D - K inscription divided mitre D Rrertzc.Uczmipr.Zgcubh16 -56 1656 Frederick William I Hohenzollern Great Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1688 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 30.3 mm weight 6.12 g axis 0 degrees circular metal coin worn irregular edge showing small notches chips featuring central divided quarters stylized bird lion motifs ornate crest surface textured raised decorative borders fine engraved patterns metal patina variations darker lighter gray tones plus subtle hints brownish tarnish.