Caption

one and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, cross (iconographic), George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), 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 GE:W, AR:BR:S:R:, 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 DIEV &, ON - DROI, 1623. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin: diameter 20.0 mm, weight 0.95 g, axis 60 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_240

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 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 GE W Ar Br S R PD Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIEV & - Droi 1623 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 20.0 mm weight 0.95 g axis 60 degrees round worn metallic object textured surface uneven edges showing central raised circular area concentric rings cross- raised motif middle surrounded band decorative shapes small irregular indentations object mostly gray silver areas darker gray small patches brownish discoloration.