Caption

One and a half, Pfahler, Ernest, cross (iconographic), orb of rule (iconographic), George William Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), coats of arms. Obverse: Under the ducal mitre a five-field coat of arms; below in the shield the value numeral 3. On the rim between the borders an inscription divided by the mitre and the value numeral GE.WI.MA. - BR.SRIE. Reverse: Royal orb with a cross with arms terminating in finials; in the lower part of the orb the value numerals 24; on the sides of the cross the date numerals 2–6. On the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart; hallmark MON, 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin. Diameter 19.1 mm; weight 1.27 g; axis 225°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_461

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Keywords

half Pfahler Ernest cross iconographic orb rule George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field coat shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription divided mitre value numeral GE.WI.MA - Br.Srie Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals 24 sides date numerals 2–6 heart hallmark MON 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin Diameter 19.1 mm weight 1.27 g axis 225° round worn coin textured metallic surface showing central shield- motif divided sections surrounded decorative raised lines shapes border raised symbols edge mostly gray areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration varying highlights shadows emphasizing engraved details.