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 Z-3. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross GE:W, I:EL:P:D 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 separated by the mitre and the value numeral and ending with the hallmark DIEV & MON - DROI, 1623. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.7 mm, weight 0.92 g, axis 0 deg.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_230

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Keywords

- -a-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 Z-3 rim borders inscription divided cross GE W I El P D Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIEV & MON - DROI 1623 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.7 mm weight 0.92 g axis 0 deg round worn coin raised central shield- design divided sections surrounded circular border surface showing irregular texture worn relief coin displays shades brown dark brown gray hints greenish patina areas lighter gray raised design rubbed edges slightly uneven.