Caption

one and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, 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 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 G, I:MAR:BR:S:R:, L.PD: 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 D, V & MON - DROICT, 1623. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg, coin: diameter 20.0 mm, weight 0.84 g, axis 300 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_234

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obv Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-3 rim borders inscription divided cross G I Mar Br S R L.Pd Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark D V & Mon - Droict 1623 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 20.0 mm weight 0.84 g axis 300 degrees round worn metallic disc textured uneven surface small chipped area edge showing central raised design circular shield- embossed elements surrounded raised decorative borders ringed patterns visible colors muted gray silvery tones areas darker brownish-gray patina.