Caption

One-and-a-half, Ernest Pfahler, Department of Coins of Lands Associated with Poland, cross (iconographic), George William of Hohenzollern (Elector of Brandenburg; Duke of Prussia; 1620–1640), orb of reign (iconographic), coats of arms. Obverse: Under the ducal mitre, a five-field heraldic shield; below in the shield the value numeral 3. In the rim between the borders is an inscription separated by the mitre and the value numeral, .MA. - B, .SRIE. Reverse: 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-6. In the rim between the borders an inscription divided by a cross and a heart - hallmark, NO - DVC.PRVS., 1626. Ducal Prussia (1525–1701), Königsberg; coin; diameter 19.2 mm; weight 1.07 g; axis 315 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A49_474

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Keywords

- -a-half Ernest Pfahler Department Coins Lands Associated Poland cross iconographic George William Hohenzollern Elector Brandenburg Duke Prussia 1620–1640 orb reign coats arms Obverse Under ducal mitre five-field heraldic shield shield value numeral 3 rim borders inscription separated mitre value numeral .Ma - B .Srie Reverse Royal orb arms terminating finials lower part value numerals Z4 sides date numerals Z-6 inscription divided heart - hallmark No - Dvc.Prvs 1626 Ducal Prussia 1525–1701 Königsberg coin diameter 19.2 mm weight 1.07 g axis 315 degrees circular metallic object worn rough surface showing raised central design divided sections ornamental shapes surrounding raised border metal gray subtle darker lighter gray variations small brownish spots.