Caption

one and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms, John Sigismund (Elector of Brandenburg; 1572-1619). Obv.: Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials; in the lower part of the orb, value numerals Z4; on the sides of the cross, date numerals Z-O; on the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by a cross and terminating with a heart - hallmark +IO .MAR.BR.SRIEL.PD. Rev.: Under the ducal mitre, a Prussian coat of arms; below in the shield, the value numeral 3; on the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by the mitre and the value numeral PRO.LEG.& PR, REGE., 1620. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.4 mm; weight 1.27 g; axis 300°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A48_416

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic orb rule coats arms John Sigismund Elector Brandenburg 1572-1619 Obv. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-O rim borders inscription divided terminating heart - hallmark +IO .MAR.BR.SRIEL.PD Rev. Under ducal mitre Prussian coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral PRO.LEG.& PR Rege 1620 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 1.27 g axis 300° round metallic object worn textured surface showing embossed decorative motifs raised edges shades silver gray central shield- design ornate flourishes vertical raised element topped crown- form surrounded circular border additional decorative features areas darker tarnish lighter highlights creating contrast.