Caption

one and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, 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-4. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross GE:WI:M, R, B, S, R:I:, 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, ON - DROICT, 1624. Ducal Prussia (1525-1701), Königsberg, coin: diameter 20.0 mm, weight 1.04 g, axis 160 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_264

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest 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-4 rim borders inscription divided cross GE Wi M R B S I Rw Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 inscription separated mitre value numeral ending hallmark - Droict 1624 Ducal Prussia 1525-1701 Königsberg coin diameter 20.0 mm weight 1.04 g axis 160 degrees single round coin worn textured surface showing raised central shield- emblem surrounding decorative raised markings primarily gray areas darker gray patina small patches brownish rust edges slightly irregular relief details worn highlights lighter gray.