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. Obverse: 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-4. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross: GE:WI:MAR:BR:S:, L: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 & ON - DROICT, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg. Coin: diameter 20.2 mm, weight 1.03 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A49_257

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Keywords

half Ernest Pfahler George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 cross iconographic orb rule coats arms Obverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-4 rim borders inscription divided Ge Wi Mar Br S L P D Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark DIEV & - Droict 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg Coin diameter 20.2 mm weight 1.03 g axis 330° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised circular ridges central circular motif coin displays raised decorative element center several concentric rings raised shapes ornamental markings distributed outer area coin primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised edges.