Caption

szelag, George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Prince of Prussia; 1620–1640), Obv. Prussian eagle, on its chest the crowned letter S; in the rim between the borders an inscription beginning with a heart — GEORG.WILH.MAR.BR.SRIEL. Rev. Monogram composed of the letters GW; in the rim between the borders an inscription beginning with a rosette, divided by the Hohenzollern coat of arms SOLIDVS.PR - VSSIAE.1629; 1629; Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin (szelag); diameter 16.4 mm; weight 0.61 g; axis 0 degrees; motifs: eagles, Hohenzollern (coat of arms), rosettes.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A55_494

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27.9Mb (2.2Mb) / 10.4in x 10.4in / 3122 x 3122 (300dpi)

Keywords

szelag George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Prince Prussia 1620–1640 Obv Prussian eagle chest crowned letter S rim borders inscription heart Georg.Wilh.Mar.Br.Sriel Rev Monogram composed letters GW rosette divided Hohenzollern coat arms SOLIDVS.PR - VSSIAE.1629 1629 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 16.4 mm weight 0.61 g axis 0 degrees motifs eagles Hohenzollern coat arms rosettes single round coin worn surface irregular edge showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird double-headed figure surrounded ring decorative dots outer band raised markings coin's colors various shades gray brown darker patina recessed areas lighter worn highlights raised details.