Caption

One and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of rule (iconographic), coats of arms. Av. 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. On the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross .GE.WI.MAR.RIE.L.PD. Rv. 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, DROICT, 1623. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 19.6 mm; weight 1.10 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_253

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb rule coats arms Av Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-3 rim borders inscription divided cross .GE.WI.MAR.RIE.L.PD Rv Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIE Droict 1623 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 19.6 mm weight 1.10 g axis 225° circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray dark silver showing raised central design concentric rings crest- motif top center outer edge raised border embossed pattern areas darker tarnish small patches brownish discoloration.