Caption

one and a half, 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 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 and terminating in a rosette .GEWIM.AR.BR.SR.IEL. Rev. 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, IE, - DROIC, 1622. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.0 mm; weight 1.03 g; axis 60 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_207

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Keywords

half 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 ZZ rim borders inscription divided terminating rosette .GEWIM.AR.BR.SR.IEL Rev Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark Ie - Droic 1622 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.0 mm weight 1.03 g axis 60 degrees single round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface fills image showing worn raised recessed areas form circular patterns decorative shapes coin displays central circular motif surrounded concentric rings ornamental elements include curved lines floral- forms varied surface texture darker gray shadows recessed parts lighter gray highlights worn high points plain white background.