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. Obv. 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. On the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross ., IMAR.BR SRIELP, . Rw. 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 - DROICT, 1621. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin; diameter 19.5 mm; weight 1.05 g; axis 20 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_175

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Keywords

- -a-half cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620-1640 orb rule coats arms Obv Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals ZI rim borders inscription divided Imar.Br Srielp Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIEV Mon - Droict 1621 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.5 mm weight 1.05 g axis 20 degrees round worn metal coin textured surface showing raised decorative elements central shield- design primarily silver-gray areas darker gray patina small spots reddish-brown discoloration edge irregular slightly dented places several raised patterned ridges perimeter.