Caption

one and a half, cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), 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 ZZ. On the rim between the borders, an inscription divided by a cross: .M.AR.BRSRIELPD Rv.: 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 and terminating with the hallmark DIEV & MON - DROICT, 1622. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.0 mm, weight 0.94 g, axis 315°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_192

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Keywords

half cross iconographic orb rule George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 coats arms Obv. Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals ZZ rim borders inscription divided .M.AR.BRSRIELPD Rv. Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral terminating hallmark DIEV & MON - DROICT 1622 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 0.94 g axis 315° worn circular metal coin raised central design topped crown showing stylized heraldic figures within decorative raised elements coin surface displays mix silver-gray dark gray tones areas brownish reddish patina darker shadowed recesses edges slightly irregular textured.