Caption

one and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, cross (iconographic), George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of reign (iconographic), coats of arms. 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 ZI. On the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by a cross: GE.WI.MA, SRIEL., Rw. Under the ducal mitre, a five-field 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: DIEV, DROICT, 1621. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin. Diameter 18.8 mm; weight 0.93 g; axis 45 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_180

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obv. royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals ZI rim borders inscription divided Ge.Wi.Ma Sriel Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral Diev Droict 1621 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin Diameter 18.8 mm weight 0.93 g axis 45 degrees round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing rings raised recessed textures worn edges darker tarnished spots central circular motif concentric rings irregular markings surrounded band raised decorative elements textured outer rim set white background.