Caption

one and a half; cross (iconographic); George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640); orb of rule (iconographic); coats of arms. Obverse: royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials. In the lower part of the orb the value numerals Z4. On the sides of the cross the date numerals ZI. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross G E.WI.M, RIELPD Rw. Reverse: under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield a value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral and ending with the hallmark DIEV & MON -, OICT, 1621. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 0.90 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_171

License type

Rights managed

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26.7Mb (2.7Mb) / 10.2in x 10.2in / 3053 x 3053 (300dpi)

Keywords

half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb rule coats arms Obverse royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals ZI rim borders inscription divided cross G E.WI.M RIELPD Rw Reverse under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIEV & MON - Oict 1621 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.90 g axis 0° round metallic object weathered uneven surface showing mix gray darker gray tones small brownish spots object raised circular border inner concentric rings features central raised emblem composed curved angular shapes topped decorative element inner rings raised band containing sequence raised characters decorative marks follow curve edges slightly irregular worn.