Caption

one-and-a-half, Pfahler, Ernest, cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms, John Sigismund (Elector of Brandenburg; 1572–1619). Obverse: Royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; lower part of orb bears value numerals Z4; date numerals Z–O on sides of the cross. Rim between borders: inscription divided by a cross and terminating in a heart hallmark: .SI.MAR.BR., .I.EL.PD Rw. Reverse: Under the ducal mitre, a Prussian coat of arms; in the shield, the value numeral 3. Rim between borders: inscription separated by a mitre and the value numeral PRO.LEG.& -, REGE, 1620. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin; diameter 19.3 mm; weight 1.12 g; axis 315°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A48_412

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Keywords

- -a-half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic orb rule coats arms John Sigismund Elector Brandenburg 1572–1619 Obverse Royal orb arms terminate finials lower part bears value numerals Z4 date numerals Z–O sides Rim borders inscription divided terminating heart hallmark .Si.Mar.Br .I.EL.PD Rw Reverse Under ducal mitre Prussian coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral PRO.LEG.& - Rege 1620 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin diameter 19.3 mm weight 1.12 g axis 315° circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised ornamental shield- reliefs top area features crown- shape center displays vertical columnar motif within rounded shield outer edge decorative border several irregular indentations visible colors include silver-gray darker gray patina subtle brownish tarnish areas.