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 the value numerals Z4. On the sides of the cross the date numerals Z-3. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross GE.W, .BR.SRIE., 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 divided by the mitre and the value numeral and ending with the hallmark DIE, OICT, 1623. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.4 mm, weight 1.07 g, axis 80 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_219

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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 Z-3 rim borders inscription divided cross GE.W .Br.Srie Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIE Oict 1623 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.4 mm weight 1.07 g axis 80 degrees single round metal object worn textured surface showing areas gray brown discoloration object central raised design symmetrical shapes shallow relief patterns curved angular elements decorative motifs slightly irregular surface scratches pits patches darker brown patina predominant gray background plain white.