Caption

Obverse: royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate in finials; lower part of orb shows value numerals Z4; date numerals Z-O on sides of cross; rim between borders bears an inscription divided by a cross and terminating in a heart-hallmark; IO, MAR.BR.SRIEL.PD. Reverse: under the ducal mitre, a Prussian coat of arms; below in the shield the value digit 3; rim between borders bears an inscription divided by a mitre and the value digit PR, EG.& - PR.GREGE, 1620. John Sigismund (Elector of Brandenburg; 1572–1619). Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin, diameter 19.5 mm, weight 1.15 g, axis 280°. Maker: Pfahler, Ernest. One-and-a-half (denomination).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_413

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Keywords

Obverse royal orb cross arms terminate finials lower part orb value numerals Z4 date numerals Z-O sides rim borders bears inscription divided terminating heart-hallmark Io Mar.Br.Sriel.Pd Reverse under ducal mitre Prussian coat arms shield value digit 3 mitre value digit PR Eg.& - Pr.Grege 1620 John Sigismund Elector Brandenburg 1572–1619 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.15 g axis 280° Maker Pfahler Ernest - -a-half denomination worn circular metal coin textured surface showing raised decorative patterns central circular motif coin displays curved lines embossed ornamental shapes center edge uneven wear small scratches visible colors include shades silver gray hints darker gray patina.