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 ZZ; in the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross .GE:, RI:E, 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 DIE, ON - DROICT, 1622. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.9 mm; weight 0.91 g; axis 135 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_200

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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 ZZ rim borders inscription divided cross .GE Ri E Rw Reverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIE - Droict 1622 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.9 mm weight 0.91 g axis 135 degrees worn round metallic object irregular edge showing textured surface shallow relief patterns metal mostly gray areas darker gray small patches brownish discoloration faint circular border encloses central raised design divided segments incised lines worn motifs radiating center narrow curved groove crosses part object surface scratches pitting consistent age wear.