Silver thaler of Georg Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg, Brandenburg electorate (Königsberg), 1627. 1951.137.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1951.137.4

Physical Description

  • Axis: 10

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 28.95
    • Diameter (in mm): 43

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1627

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1627
  • Denomination: thaler
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: GEORG: WILH: D:G: MARCHI: BRAN: SAC: ROM: IMP: ARCHIC: EL: D: PRVS:
    • Type: Armored and bearded half figure of Georg Wilhelm to r. holding scepter and helmet.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: 27 ANFANCG. BEDENCK. DAS. ENDE (mm: heart with cross above). 16 (="In the beginning think of the end")
    • Type: Helmeted arms with decoration on sides.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1951.137.4
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • Ruled as Duke of Prussia and Margrave and Elector of Brandenburg from 1619-1640.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States