Caption

one and a half, Ernest Pfahler, George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms. Obv.: Royal orb with a cross whose arms terminate 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.WI:MAR:BR:S:R:I:EL:P:D:. 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 DIEV & MON - DROICT, 1623. Königsberg, Ducal Prussia (1525–1701). Coin. Diameter 19.8 mm; weight 0.96 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_224

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Keywords

half Ernest Pfahler George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obv. Royal orb arms terminate finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-3 rim borders inscription divided cross GE.WI Mar Br S R I El P D Rev. Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIEV & MON - DROICT 1623 Königsberg Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Coin Diameter 19.8 mm weight 0.96 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central divided sections stylized animal floral motifs surrounded raised border scalloped decorative elements areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights irregular edges small dents scratches visible across object.